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H616 DPN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,759 mi
Last recorded195,759 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 195,759 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 195,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel in footwell floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 191,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 191,018 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Apr 2018 188,376 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch padel rubber missing

Fail 29 Mar 2018 188,362 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch padel rubber missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 177,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust slightly loud

Pass 17 Mar 2016 174,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 170,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 170,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 167,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 161,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 161,474 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 156,862 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2011 146,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 138,513 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 129,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 129,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,408 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,408 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 111,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,230 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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H616 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H616 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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H616 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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