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H489 AGN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,514 mi
Last recorded175,514 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 AGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 175,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 175,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 175,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 174,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 173,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,483 miles

brake master cylinder continer slightly low on fluid.

oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 173,095 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 172,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 170,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 169,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 167,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 166,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2014 166,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 164,543 miles

oil leak.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 151,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 158,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 156,918 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 155,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 153,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 149,858 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 149,858 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 146,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 142,333 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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H489 AGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H489 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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H489 AGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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