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H903 JVR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,543 mi
Last recorded174,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH903 JVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 174,543 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 173,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 173,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 171,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 171,188 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 169,827 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 166,675 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 166,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 162,288 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 162,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing lower ball joint locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Hub bush badly collapsed (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Reg light dull

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,503 miles

NEARSIDE CHASSIS LEG DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR INNER ARCH

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 160,503 miles

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

NEARSIDE CHASSIS LEG DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR INNER ARCH

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,657 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 155,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 155,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 150,049 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated due to age

body slightly corodded

front and rear coil springs have corossion

hard corossion to offside front and nearside front inner and outer cills

hard corossion to offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer cills

nearside centre chasi rail damaged

vehicle structure corodded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 150,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated due to age

body slightly corodded

front and rear coil springs have corossion

hard corossion to offside front and nearside front inner and outer cills

hard corossion to offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer cills

nearside centre chasi rail damaged

vehicle structure corodded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 146,461 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 146,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,317 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 141,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 134,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,509 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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H903 JVR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H903 JVR, 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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H903 JVR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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