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H278 RNY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

197,381 mi
Last recorded197,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 RNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 197,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 196,894 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded [not in prescribed area]

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

Pass 20 May 2024 196,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 196,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 196,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 195,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 195,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 195,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 193,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 192,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 192,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 191,104 miles

Front & rear wishbones & rear subframe corroded but not excessively

Pass 27 Apr 2015 189,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 187,897 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 187,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 186,182 miles

o/s rear outer sill(only through rear winglayer and not right through outer sill at time of test

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 183,998 miles

handle on handbrake lever loose

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear brake pads look low

Fail 30 Jan 2012 183,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

handle on handbrake lever loose

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 181,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 178,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 178,681 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 176,201 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 176,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 174,929 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 174,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 173,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 169,102 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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H278 RNY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H278 RNY, 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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H278 RNY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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