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H229 AVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,086 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f trye has very small cuts in side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,086 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f trye has very small cuts in side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,828 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,414 miles

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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H229 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H229 AVO, 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 H229 AVO registered?

H229 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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The MOT history for H229 AVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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