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H248 AVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH248 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 113,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 111,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 111,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,394 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 108,387 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 108,327 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 101,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,948 miles

f/o/s tyre worn on edge

r/o/s tyre side wall perished and getting low on tread

Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f/o/s tyre worn on edge

r/o/s tyre side wall perished and getting low on tread

rear discs and pads poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,328 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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H248 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H248 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 H248 AVO registered?

H248 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is H248 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H248 AVO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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