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H581 NRD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,387 mi
Last recorded234,387 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 234,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded surface

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 233,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion building up underneath of body

Pass 7 Oct 2019 231,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under the bopdy

Pass 17 Jul 2018 224,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner body slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 224,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner body slightly corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 220,000 miles

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroding

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 215,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion build up

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 211,596 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2015 211,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

high level brake light not working. benifit of dout given.

tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 202,933 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 202,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 201,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 184,045 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 184,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 176,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 167,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 155,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 141,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 130,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 130,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 124,253 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 124,253 miles

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

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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H581 NRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H581 NRD, 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 H581 NRD registered?

H581 NRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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