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H668 NRD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,134 mi
Last recorded212,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH668 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 212,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 212,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 211,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 211,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 211,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wishbone bushs deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oxygen sensor wiring damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 209,362 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 208,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 206,132 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn/torn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside indicator repeator lens slightly insecure repaired with tape

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 203,116 miles

Coolant leak

Front suspension ball joint dustcovers perishing.

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 203,116 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Front suspension ball joint dustcovers perishing.

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 202,234 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 202,234 miles

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

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

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 200,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 200,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 197,189 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 186,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 186,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 178,627 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 178,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 161,908 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 161,895 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 145,894 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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H668 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 63.6%.

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 H668 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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H668 NRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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