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H52 AVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 107,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 107,501 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 107,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 105,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 105,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,722 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,722 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,999 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,813 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,108 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,270 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 76,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,174 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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H52 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 H52 AVO, 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 H52 AVO registered?

H52 AVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is H52 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H52 AVO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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