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H543 DPN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,528 mi
Last recorded213,528 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 213,528 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 213,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 211,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and all arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 201,458 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r sills corroded

o/s/f sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 192,944 miles

chip in screen

corrosion both floor to sills and undersills BORDERLINE

headlamp aims

n/s/f indicator/side light lens damaged BORDERLINE

Fail 6 May 2015 192,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

chip in screen

corrosion both floor to sills and undersills BORDERLINE

headlamp aims

n/s/f indicator/side light lens damaged BORDERLINE

Pass 8 May 2014 185,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 130,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 162,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 162,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,495 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 149,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 140,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 140,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 122,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 107,336 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 107,336 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 87,147 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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H543 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H543 DPN, 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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H543 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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