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H252 JLD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,553 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,016 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,953 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,058 miles

Brake warning light on.

Front tyres cracking on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Brake warning light on.

Front tyres cracking on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,721 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 23 May 2008 71,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 71,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,408 miles

front tyres are cracking on outer edges

Fail 22 May 2007 70,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front tyres are cracking on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,166 miles

headlight aim is not very clear

Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight aim is not very clear

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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H252 JLD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc 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 H252 JLD, 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 H252 JLD registered?

H252 JLD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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