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H742 DPN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,303 mi
Last recorded150,303 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 150,303 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 150,740 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 150,303 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 150,284 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 149,686 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 149,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 149,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,484 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,484 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 146,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 146,650 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 145,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 144,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 144,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 142,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 142,627 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 142,607 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 139,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 130,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,852 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 124,844 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,159 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 11,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,562 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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H742 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H742 DPN, 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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H742 DPN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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