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X762 KBV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,228 mi
Last recorded75,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX762 KBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody sealed

Fail 12 Nov 2025 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody sealed

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 70,735 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,783 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,517 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,505 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,264 miles

rear tyres are right on the legal limit, get them changed ASAP!

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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X762 KBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 X762 KBV, 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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X762 KBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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