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H521 XAB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,720 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,939 miles

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

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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H521 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H521 XAB, 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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What year was H521 XAB registered?

H521 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is H521 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H521 XAB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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