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H978 CMW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,184 mi
Last recorded149,184 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 149,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 144,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack on front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 142,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and differential weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts coloured outer coating comming away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear ends of outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 142,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and differential weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts coloured outer coating comming away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear ends of outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 140,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,812 miles

surface corrosion to all 4 brake disks

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,260 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 236,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 235,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 232,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 231,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 216,612 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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H978 CMW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 H978 CMW, 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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H978 CMW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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