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H303 JBJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH303 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 141,338 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 141,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all rubber boots covering ball joints are perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 138,219 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 138,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 132,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 128,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 128,053 miles

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

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

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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H303 JBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H303 JBJ, 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 H303 JBJ registered?

H303 JBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is H303 JBJ safe to buy?

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