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H15 GBR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,968 mi
Last recorded164,968 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 164,968 miles

both front strut rubber boots split and hanging loose

Fail 3 Jul 2012 164,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear discs corroded and pitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 155,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Discs corroding on outside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 146,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 138,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 138,616 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,809 miles

Engine oil on low level

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 123,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 111,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rubber bellows inside front shocks deteriorating

slight damage to both chassi rails

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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H15 GBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H15 GBR, 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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H15 GBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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