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X771 NCK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 NCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,181 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2025 74,913 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,599 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,586 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension part rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2019 72,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension part rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion both centre beams under car (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both centre beams under car (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,073 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,174 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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X771 NCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X771 NCK, 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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X771 NCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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