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H215 EGB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

256,596 mi
Last recorded256,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 EGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 256,596 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

light corrosion to underside suspension components

locking devices missing from castle nuts on suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2019 254,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 254,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 250,285 miles

oil leaks from engine and rear diff seals

Pass 4 Jul 2014 244,653 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 244,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 238,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 238,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 225,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 225,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 206,451 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 206,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 191,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 169,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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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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H215 EGB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H215 EGB, 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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What year was H215 EGB registered?

H215 EGB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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