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X678 HBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 HBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,349 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 62,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,297 miles

under body of vehicle covered in under sill.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,265 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,303 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,904 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,328 miles

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

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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X678 HBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X678 HBK, 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 X678 HBK registered?

X678 HBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X678 HBK safe to buy?

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