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X851 KKG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 KKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,110 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 45,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 45,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,302 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,924 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,750 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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X851 KKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X851 KKG, 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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X851 KKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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