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H849 BGH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH849 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,558 miles

slight corrosion around body/suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,285 miles

slight corrosion around body/suspension components

Fail 2 Jul 2020 118,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion around body/suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,645 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,242 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 107,919 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,848 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,848 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 91,440 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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H849 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H849 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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H849 BGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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