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X492 VJK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 VJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,678 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 66,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 66,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,360 miles

all under body components rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2021 66,358 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all under body components rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,297 miles

All underbody components rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,207 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to OSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,375 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

screenwash liquid deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,765 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to both outer sills at rear not within a perscribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,824 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,639 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
36
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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X492 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X492 VJK, 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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X492 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X492 VJK safe to buy?

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