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X68 KCY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,036 mi
Last recorded43,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 43,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 43,032 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from union to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 43,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 43,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,485 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,459 miles

All direction indicators not working all flashers not woring (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,305 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,305 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure secured (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,993 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,008 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,669 miles

all front suspension arms/subframe,links,all rear suspension arms,links,control arms,subframe corroded

both inner sills/rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front/rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,533 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,061 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,613 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,971 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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X68 KCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X68 KCY, 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 X68 KCY registered?

X68 KCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X68 KCY safe to buy?

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