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H731 FPX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 154,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 152,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 138,808 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 135,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 124,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,426 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 121,423 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 120,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 119,269 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 119,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,023 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 117,023 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H731 FPX, 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 H731 FPX registered?

H731 FPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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