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X859 KCW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 KCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,640 miles

vehicle has general corrosion front and rear suspension & sub frames

Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,206 miles

15 inch wheels on front 14 inch on rear

Fail 13 Nov 2024 66,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

15 inch wheels on front 14 inch on rear

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,253 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 64,253 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear nearside and rear offside brakes are binding on but not affecting braking performance

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,377 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,282 miles

front and rear brake pipes coated

park brake lever has travel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,223 miles

brake pipes are coated

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,863 miles

brake pipe sections coated

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,462 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES COATED

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,317 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis and some components covered in under seal making it hard to inspect fully

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside ,suspension, front chassis sections are corroding in areas

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,820 miles

underside, suspension and exhaust all have slight corrosion in areas

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,984 miles

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

front brake discs are corroding

front brakes have some imbalance

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,466 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surfaces

nearside and offside front tyres are cracked inbetween tread and tyres are starting to wear low on edges

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,559 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)

front tyres are worn slightly uneven and are cracking inbetween tread

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,600 miles

rear tyres becomming worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,361 miles

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

handbrake may require adjustment

middle rear exhaust box baffles becomming loose inside box

offside rear tyre becomming worn low at 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,131 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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X859 KCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X859 KCW, 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 X859 KCW registered?

X859 KCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X859 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X859 KCW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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