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H7 SVB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,628 miles

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

Floor, inner wheel arches, inner sills and chassis rails are all heavily undersealed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steel pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension arms are heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,074 miles

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

Floor, inner wheel arches, inner sills and chassis rails are all heavily undersealed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steel pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear subframe and suspensions arms are heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2025 126,073 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Floor, inner wheel arches, inner sills and chassis rails are all heavily undersealed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steel pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear subframe and suspensions arms are heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,783 miles

both rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,492 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at the shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

nearside rear sill area corroded

nearside rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside front upper suspension arm corroded

offside rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

steering rack has a slight dampness

Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,589 miles

both front lower suspension arms have signs of heavy corrosion

both rear lower suspension arms have signs of heavy corrosion

both rear upper suspension arms have signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,368 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

offside front lower suspension arm has signs of corrosion

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Apr 2017 115,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,513 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,710 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,607 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,278 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,278 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,845 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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H7 SVB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H7 SVB, 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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H7 SVB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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