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H35 FRP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

213,834 mi
Last recorded213,834 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH35 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 213,834 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 213,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 212,960 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 212,357 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 211,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 210,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 209,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 207,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 205,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 202,982 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front shock absorbers little dampning effect

Fail 31 Aug 2016 202,982 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front shock absorbers little dampning effect

Pass 2 Sep 2015 198,787 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 193,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 189,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 182,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 174,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 165,372 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 165,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 156,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 151,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 145,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 140,509 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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H35 FRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H35 FRP, 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 H35 FRP registered?

H35 FRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is H35 FRP safe to buy?

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