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D8 BSH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 BSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 159,471 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 155,568 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 155,536 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 153,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 167,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at 3 way union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake requirments just met

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 164,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lazy (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres close to bodywork due to vehicle being lowered

Fail 29 Sep 2014 158,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 158,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 151,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 150,631 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Fail 16 Apr 2011 150,631 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 1 May 2010 146,835 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 144,782 miles

All four tyres are perishing on the outside shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 142,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 142,102 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 134,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 134,649 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 129,179 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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D8 BSH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D8 BSH, 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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D8 BSH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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