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H475 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,698 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,456 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 123,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,135 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,083 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,945 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,799 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

offside rear brake lower effort on hand and foot brake performance,caliper looks to be damp but cannot identify by what fluid.

suspect body filler in nearside rear outer sill

Fail 9 Sep 2008 99,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

offside rear brake lower effort on hand and foot brake performance,caliper looks to be damp but cannot identify by what fluid.

suspect body filler in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 96,687 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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H475 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H475 KDB, 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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H475 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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