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X516 XCK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 XCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 83,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 82,272 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 81,433 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 81,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 80,803 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2020 80,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,408 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTY...

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,618 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,104 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

INNER REAR CILL PANELS RUSTY...

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,384 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,572 miles

nearside rear brake signs of overheating

offside front brake drag

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,188 miles

Offside front brake drag

Very advanced corrosion to both rear sills border line pass

Wiper blades poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside parking brake didnot lock out

parking brake mechanism incorrectly adjusted

rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,570 miles

offside parking brake didnot lock out

parking brake mechanism incorrectly adjusted

rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,205 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 57,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,643 miles

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

Offside 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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X516 XCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X516 XCK, 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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X516 XCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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