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X847 GKK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,845 mi
Last recorded81,845 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 GKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,845 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,001 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 72,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,678 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,355 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,424 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,313 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT OVER 25 MM IN SIDE WALL THAT HAS BEEN GLUED CLOSED SO YOU CANNOT SEE IF IT IS TO THE CORDS

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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X847 GKK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X847 GKK, 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 X847 GKK registered?

X847 GKK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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