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H145 RSX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,228 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose /corroded

general corrosion to body and poor sill repair to o/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose /corroded

general corrosion to body and poor sill repair to o/s/r

Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 90,941 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,502 miles

ADVISORIES AS PER FULL MOT TEST.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,428 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

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 RSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H145 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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