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H259 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 98,861 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 97,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 97,620 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside chassis rail damage due to car being lowered

Fail 24 May 2013 95,626 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside chassis rail damage due to car being lowered

Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,513 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front to rear chassie rails slight damage

non standared exhaust fitted

signs of contact between offside front tyre and inner wheel arch liner

suspension modified and lowered all round

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges almost through to the cords

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,246 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 67,429 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 67,429 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 67,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,604 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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H259 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H259 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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H259 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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