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H145 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,528 mi
Last recorded190,528 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 190,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 187,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 187,977 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 186,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 186,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 185,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 184,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 182,845 miles

to low for rollers

Pass 16 Aug 2019 181,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 179,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 178,572 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside chassis under car damage and corroded (not structural)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,106 miles

Damage to floor, but not structural

Pass 20 Jul 2015 175,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 175,279 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 173,000 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to chassis rail, but not structural

Pass 24 Jul 2013 170,935 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 168,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 140,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 166,550 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 166,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc worn and pitted

brake warning light staying on

Pass 25 May 2010 155,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 132,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 101,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 98,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear registration plate deteriorating

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 98,576 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 98,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

BOTH Registration Plates starting to seperate.

Hi-level Stoplamp not working.

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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H145 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H145 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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H145 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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