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H42 FRP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,628 mi
Last recorded163,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 163,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 163,628 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 163,383 miles

General under body component corrosion and suspension bush deterioration.

Nearside park brake performance is low

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,081 miles

Front and rear chassis areas around subframe mounts, starting to get abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

O/S/R wheel getting abit bent at inner rim areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Slight imbalance at P/Brake performances

Pass 12 Sep 2017 157,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 154,306 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 154,306 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 150,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 143,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 140,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 130,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 122,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 113,866 miles

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

Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H42 FRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H42 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 H42 FRP registered?

H42 FRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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