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H748 CMW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

158,657 mi
Last recorded158,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 158,657 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 154,068 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 149,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 146,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,962 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 143,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 139,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 139,229 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter slightly split

tyre 185/60/14

Pass 8 May 2018 139,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,694 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits,rear brake pads thin,aux belt perished

Pass 11 May 2016 138,549 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 138,156 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 137,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 137,129 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 137,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,764 miles

all tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 136,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,039 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 133,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 133,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake pad clip?

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 129,189 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 129,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,320 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 125,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 119,614 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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H748 CMW 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 H748 CMW, 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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H748 CMW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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