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H654 NJT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 NJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,727 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 128,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,575 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,101 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 122,098 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 114,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,945 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,945 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,158 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,810 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,696 miles

wires boken on exhaust sensor under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,232 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 73,801 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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H654 NJT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H654 NJT, 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 H654 NJT registered?

H654 NJT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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