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H754 PPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,857 mi
Last recorded95,857 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH754 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,362 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,336 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,798 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,451 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,697 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear brake disc's corroding

nearside rear side mounted position lamp shows white light

Fail 7 Jul 2012 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear brake disc's corroding

nearside rear side mounted position lamp shows white light

Pass 25 Jun 2011 91,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 91,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2010 90,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 89,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 23 May 2009 89,652 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2008 88,985 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2008 88,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 87,478 miles

Rear Fog Light Lense Slightly Faded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H754 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H754 PPU, 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 H754 PPU registered?

H754 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is H754 PPU safe to buy?

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