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H991 POH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,695 mi
Last recorded140,695 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 POH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 140,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 140,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 132,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 127,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 124,592 miles

Clutch slave cylinder has a slight leak.

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper and lower joints. (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F wheel bearing stiff but not rough in rotation.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2011 124,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 124,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 122,917 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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H991 POH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H991 POH, 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 H991 POH registered?

H991 POH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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