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H423 XAB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 139,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 139,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 128,032 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 126,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 126,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 124,700 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 124,646 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

slight surface corrosion on n/s/outer sill

surface corrosion on o/s/chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2013 123,353 miles

front wishbonesnearside and offside generally corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 119,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,577 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 108,577 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,148 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,084 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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H423 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H423 XAB, 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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H423 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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