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H387 DPN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,012 mi
Last recorded167,012 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 167,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 167,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 163,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2019 159,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 159,190 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 156,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and offside rear. (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose top insecure (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2016 156,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing top and bottom split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak around engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 154,668 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 154,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 150,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 146,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 146,838 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,437 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres badly cracking

nearside front tyre inner edge worn (on limit).

rear brake discs poor

Fail 28 Jul 2010 133,437 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres badly cracking

nearside front tyre inner edge worn (on limit).

rear brake discs poor

Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,702 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 129,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 125,082 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 122,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 121,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 117,250 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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H387 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H387 DPN, 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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H387 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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