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X965 NKP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 NKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 96,383 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,762 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,389 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,602 miles

Nearside Rear borderline damage to nearside rear road wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,735 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rattle from catalytic converter area

Fail 16 Aug 2013 82,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rattle from catalytic converter area

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,411 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips in w/screen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,445 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,080 miles

Small chips in windscreen ok for MOT repair advised

Pass 22 Oct 2005 53,298 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are 3mm

off side front tyre is 1.6mm on inner edge

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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X965 NKP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X965 NKP, 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

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What year was X965 NKP registered?

X965 NKP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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