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H761 JLD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

183,799 mi
Last recorded183,799 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH761 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 183,799 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 183,799 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 179,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 179,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 178,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 178,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 177,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front hubs/ play

n/s floor damaged

o/s/r sill corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2014 177,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s floor damaged

o/s/r sill corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front hubs/ play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 175,590 miles

oil

rear tyres cracked

water resadue under engine

Fail 22 Jun 2013 175,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil

rear tyres cracked

water resadue under engine

Fail 3 Mar 2012 167,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 167,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 165,133 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 153,940 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 148,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 148,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 138,408 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 138,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 127,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

sterring gators worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 127,361 miles

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

sterring gators worn

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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H761 JLD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H761 JLD, 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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H761 JLD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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