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H588 XAB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,329 mi
Last recorded166,329 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 166,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 166,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 166,100 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 166,100 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 165,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel has small corrosion hole in it but not considered to be structual

Fail 16 May 2018 165,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel has small corrosion hole in it but not considered to be structual

Pass 23 May 2017 164,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 163,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

wipers poor

Fail 25 May 2016 163,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2015 156,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear brakes slightly dragging

both sides rear outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 156,240 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both sides rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 143,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,179 miles

nearside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 134,316 miles

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

Surface corrosion noted to all metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2011 134,316 miles

Surface corrosion noted to all metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 127,967 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 127,967 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 121,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nails in both rear tyre treads

Pass 7 Sep 2006 121,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nails in both rear tyre treads

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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H588 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H588 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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H588 XAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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