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X776 HKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 HKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 91,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,565 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,817 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,643 miles

frontr brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2013 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

frontr brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,003 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disks corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,825 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,824 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all suspension arms corroded

corrosion to offside sill at rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer

park brake travel high

rear discs corroded

wiper clearing poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,137 miles

paint work poor

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,133 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

paint work poor

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,788 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,088 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 34,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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X776 HKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X776 HKE, 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 X776 HKE registered?

X776 HKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X776 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X776 HKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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