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H970 KGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,449 miles

coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2018 85,757 miles

water leak

Pass 5 May 2017 84,484 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 84,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 83,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,824 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 13 May 2014 81,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,127 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard warning switch slighty loose in its mouting

Fail 2 May 2013 81,127 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard warning switch slighty loose in its mouting

Pass 24 May 2011 80,112 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 78,066 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,352 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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H970 KGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H970 KGS, 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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What year was H970 KGS registered?

H970 KGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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