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H731 AYH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 AYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 173,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 172,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 172,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 171,768 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 170,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 168,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

various underside suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 167,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

various underside suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 165,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 165,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,838 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion at rear of cill panel (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 164,469 miles

Oil leak from engine area ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 163,510 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 162,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 160,849 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 160,849 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,733 miles

slight rust to sill steps + osr

Pass 3 Jun 2011 151,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 145,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 138,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 128,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 119,179 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 119,095 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 110,635 miles

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

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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H731 AYH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H731 AYH, 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 H731 AYH registered?

H731 AYH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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