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H4 BVJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 BVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,044 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 108,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 86,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,664 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,434 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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H4 BVJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H4 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 BVJ registered?

H4 BVJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is H4 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 BVJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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