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H254 CFM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fromt (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 88,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fromt (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray Fitted

Offside Front Backplate Corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,517 miles

slight corrosion on sills/chassis

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,360 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,938 miles

slight corrosion on sills chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,548 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,675 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 62,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,662 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s/r parking brake low

slight binnding to rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,676 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,513 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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H254 CFM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H254 CFM, 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 H254 CFM registered?

H254 CFM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is H254 CFM safe to buy?

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