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B7 VLH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,563 mi
Last recorded54,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 54,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill has small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn lumpy/unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet inoperative but nearside provides sufficient liquid

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,288 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,751 miles

slight brake binding to off-side front brake

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,307 miles

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

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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B7 VLH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B7 VLH, 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 B7 VLH registered?

B7 VLH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is B7 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 VLH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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