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H103 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,911 mi
Last recorded163,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 163,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 162,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 161,843 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 161,843 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 160,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,210 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,043 miles

Corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Corrosion starting under vehicle

water leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 155,970 miles

Corrosion starting under vehicle

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2015 154,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 147,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 141,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 141,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2009 132,285 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

NOTE; Severe engine missfire at idle speed..hydrocarbons very high..test at 2000 rpm HC ok PASS.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,454 miles

NOTE; Severe missfire at idle speed..hydrocarbons very high at idle speed..drops down at 2000rpm.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

NOTE; Severe missfire at idle speed..hydrocarbons very high at idle speed..drops down at 2000rpm.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,441 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 109,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,239 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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H103 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H103 KDB, 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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H103 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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