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H131 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,909 mi
Last recorded138,909 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,907 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bolt missing from exhaust down pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2019 133,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 133,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front floor damaged

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and areas (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure and incorrect colour as matched pair (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front floor damaged

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and areas (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 131,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside floor damaged

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 131,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside floor damaged

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 130,216 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 128,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some grounding damage

Pass 4 May 2013 127,690 miles

signs of grounding damage

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,584 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished

signs of grounding damage

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2012 126,584 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished

signs of grounding damage

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

signs of grounding damage

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,892 miles

front shocks apear damp. some wear suspension signs of corrosion and damage to under vehicle.offside reasr tyre marginal tread wear on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2008 120,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 120,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 119,256 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 23 May 2007 119,256 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pedals modified -may foul some wear suspension etc some grounding damage and box section distortion some perishing and corrosion some sidewall damage to tyres

Pass 16 May 2006 117,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 117,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H131 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 H131 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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H131 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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