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H766 BGH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,824 mi
Last recorded245,824 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 245,824 miles

chassis rails corroding

nsr upper suspension bush

osf brake pipe

rear fog light very dim

rear number plate lights very dim

all tyre valves cracking

Pass 9 May 2019 242,046 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system

fuel lines corroding

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2018 236,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 229,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 225,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 225,934 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 211,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 205,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 203,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 198,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake inbalance

Pass 22 Jul 2011 198,552 miles

front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2010 194,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 189,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 182,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 182,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 176,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 170,596 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 169,209 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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H766 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H766 BGH, 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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H766 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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