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H453 AGN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

184,919 mi
Last recorded184,919 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 AGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 184,919 miles

1 o2 o/s washer jets inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2025 184,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2024 184,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 184,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak Coolant residue around thermostat area. ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 184,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 184,060 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 183,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 182,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 182,395 miles

o/s chassis rail slightly distorted

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 180,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 177,871 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 177,871 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 173,685 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 170,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear foot and handbrake efforts slightly low

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 168,562 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front shock dust covers split and adrift

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 168,562 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front shock dust covers split and adrift

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 164,545 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 160,239 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

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

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

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

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s rear foot and hand brake efforts slightly low

rear shock dust covers split and adrift

Pass 27 Aug 2011 157,603 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear shock dust cover split and adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2010 152,277 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 139,924 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 139,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 131,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from the near side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2006 120,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 113,094 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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H453 AGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H453 AGN, 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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H453 AGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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