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X495 VJK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,814 mi
Last recorded44,814 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 VJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 44,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,920 miles

HEAVY CORROSSION TO SUSPENSION ARMS AND SUBFRAMES

SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AROUND REPAIR

VERY HIGH HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 30 Aug 2024 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED AROUND SHOULDER VISIBLE CORDS ADVISE ALL TYRES RENEWED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSSION TO SUSPENSION ARMS AND SUBFRAMES

SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AROUND REPAIR

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly cracked perished on shoulders NSF/OSF/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VERY HIGH HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 12 May 2023 43,665 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 43,663 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrke lever has excessive travel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,957 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,912 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,905 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,088 miles

front n/s brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,986 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,481 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 28,349 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,442 miles

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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X495 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X495 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X495 VJK registered?

X495 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X495 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X495 VJK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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