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C7 HEB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,177 mi
Last recorded155,177 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 155,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 153,804 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 153,790 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 152,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,642 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 144,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 140,444 miles

Nearside Front 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 140,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 137,223 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 137,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,319 miles

off side rear brake disc pitted slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2010 131,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side rear brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 124,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED STEERIHG RACK O/SIDE ARM O/SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

Fail 27 May 2009 124,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED STEERIHG RACK O/SIDE ARM O/SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 124,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

drivers washer jets not working

nearside front tyre perished

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 120,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 117,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,421 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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C7 HEB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C7 HEB, 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 C7 HEB registered?

C7 HEB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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