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H523 DMY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

274,026 mi
Last recorded274,026 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 DMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 274,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 263,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded/damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 249,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 233,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 233,178 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 216,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 214,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 210,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 208,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2016 207,891 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front power streeing pips corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 207,891 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front power streeing pips corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 206,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 203,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 189,748 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 189,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 187,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 170,035 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 170,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2010 170,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 164,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear shockers and coil springs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2009 164,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear shockers and coil springs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 161,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 153,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H523 DMY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H523 DMY, 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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H523 DMY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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