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H799 BGH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,724 mi
Last recorded132,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2010 131,419 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 131,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 128,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall(not deep enough to reach cords)

Fail 22 May 2009 128,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall(not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,893 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear disc in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2007 112,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 112,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 106,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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H799 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H799 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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H799 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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