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H952 JVM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,464 mi
Last recorded199,464 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH952 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 199,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 191,491 miles

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2019 187,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 184,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 184,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 177,350 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Brake pipe into n/side rear flexi hose surface corroded

Front discs surface corroded

Front lower ball joint rubbers splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2017 176,709 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi surface corroded

Front Brake discs wear lipped / corroded

Front Lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,658 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light inop

Rear Brake pipe to nearside flexi surface corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 163,658 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light inop

Rear Brake pipe to nearside flexi surface corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,881 miles

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

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

Suspension components have corrosion developing.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 151,700 miles

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

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

General surface corrosion to suspension components.

Nearside and Offside front lower ball joint gaitors deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,727 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside and offside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,625 miles

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

General surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside and offside lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,652 miles

surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 112,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 99,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 95,109 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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H952 JVM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H952 JVM, 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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H952 JVM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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