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H236 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 166,117 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2020 165,777 miles

Both outer sills heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 165,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both outer sills heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 164,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 164,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 160,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 160,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 158,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 154,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 152,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 152,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 150,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 147,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 144,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 139,184 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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H236 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H236 KDB, 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 H236 KDB registered?

H236 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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