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H171 DST

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,282 mi
Last recorded131,282 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 DST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 131,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 129,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 123,838 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 123,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 120,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 118,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 116,207 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 111,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 101,355 miles

brake pedal rubber has areas where glue is starting to come away

driversa seat has slight wobble due to one bolt not being secured down

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,073 miles

nearside front indicator/side light slightly insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,511 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 99,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 99,415 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2008 99,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,655 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 96,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

n/s/r shock looks like been leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,054 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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H171 DST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H171 DST, 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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H171 DST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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