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H69 EEU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH69 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 96,562 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 96,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis infront of anti role bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r + o/s/r outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,697 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 91,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,655 miles

all areas of vehicle that are corroded and rusty have had thumb pressure & MOT corrosion tool used

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and rusty

nearside rear bottom of wheel arch & outer sill corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

offside front inner wheel arch & offside front chassis area covered in heavy black thick substance

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

all areas of vehicle that are corroded and rusty have had thumb pressure & MOT corrosion tool used

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and rusty

nearside rear bottom of wheel arch & outer sill corroded and rusty but not considered excessive

offside front inner wheel arch & offside front chassis area covered in heavy black thick substance

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,485 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,307 miles

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

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

bolt brocken in rear suspention bracket

off side front innr wing chassi section weak

off side rear outer sill weak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,176 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 76,176 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,972 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,798 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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H69 EEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H69 EEU, 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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H69 EEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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