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X568 KAX

2000 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX568 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,808 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,865 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Decals/stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering and suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 68,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion To Underside Suspension Components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,684 miles

Age Related Surface Corrosion To Underside Components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,040 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,036 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where clipped to floor ( marked in yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,295 miles

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion / weakening . o k at test time

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,084 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (corrosion / weakening ) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 45,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,176 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge showing slight wear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,849 miles

front & rear suspension componants showing corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,743 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 13,367 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 7 Sep 2006 13,367 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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X568 KAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X568 KAX, 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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What year was X568 KAX registered?

X568 KAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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