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H439 TEP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

177,171 mi
Last recorded177,171 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 177,171 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 176,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 174,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 173,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 170,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 167,239 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,239 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 162,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 158,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 155,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,432 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 137,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 136,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

co content high

Pass 18 Apr 2009 135,194 miles

o/s/r handbrake efficencey low requirements adjustment

Pass 12 May 2008 133,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 126,690 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 104,295 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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H439 TEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H439 TEP, 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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H439 TEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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