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X484 KCY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc

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Expires14 Mar 2027

Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)

Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,211 mi

Last recorded116,211 miles

Recorded on13 Mar 2026

Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 KCY

MakeMazda

ModelMX-5

Year2000

ColourGreen

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail

Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,211 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Door lock faulty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage/run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components And both rear inner sills undersealed, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Mar 2025 111,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear of both inner sills corroded. Car & components undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 111,510 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened LOWER SRING CUP.DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. HEAVY CRACKING, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear of both inner sills corroded. Car & components undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,968 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower corroded/painted. Not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower corroded/painted. Not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 101,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint& hole front of rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,249 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive appears to be from steering rack but not thought to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than off side rear

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded through clip (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive appears to be from steering rack but not thought to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads have over heated

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,208 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

offside rear caliper damp however no leaks found during pressure or roller test

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across rear,between flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above anti roll bar bush/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,115 miles

both rear outer door sills are showing signs of corrosion

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,139 miles

both outer door sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,031 miles

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

O/S/Front tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/Front tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,054 miles

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,588 miles

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight surface rust on front inner wings

Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight surface rust on front inner wings

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,291 miles

Fail 9 Oct 2007 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2006 35,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 35,444 miles

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,155 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%

Pass Rate

2,964

Miles/Year

Year Lifespan

160,823

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722

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X484 KCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X484 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X484 KCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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