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X859 VBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,416 mi
Last recorded62,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has obviously been "stood"up/standing lot of surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2022 60,720 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light inoperative

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 49,878 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,303 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,347 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2006 17,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

X859 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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