CarVerify

Free Car Check

X857 BFB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 BFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 96,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,752 miles

Offside Rear Outer corrosion to rear of sill

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,949 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,948 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 79,941 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,933 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,816 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,882 miles

both rear tyres are badly cracked/perishing!

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 8,461 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X857 BFB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X857 BFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X857 BFB?

You can check the full history of X857 BFB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X857 BFB registered?

X857 BFB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X857 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 BFB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X857 BFB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X857 BFB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.