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H623 LJA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH623 LJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 149,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 148,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 145,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 142,503 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 135,862 miles

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

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

Underside under sealed restricting inspection

Pass 13 May 2019 135,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 135,147 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2018 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 127,824 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 123,730 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 123,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 120,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/ds front wheel bearing

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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H623 LJA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H623 LJA, 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 H623 LJA registered?

H623 LJA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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