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A3 CHV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 112,307 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 112,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 97,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,522 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 95,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 95,159 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,250 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,278 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,267 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Excessive damage to underbody panel however not within 30cm of prescribed area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear cv gaiter split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,511 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 86,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,882 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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A3 CHV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A3 CHV, 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 A3 CHV registered?

A3 CHV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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