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X141 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,999 mi
Last recorded101,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,999 miles

exhaust seepage at centre to rear joint ( temp sealed)

heavy scabby corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/r outer sill slight scabby

o/s/f inner chassis corrosion/ scabby ( in wheel arch area)

rear discs heavy surface corrosion,

rear pads low 2-3mm ,

signs of slight bind to o/s/r brake ( disc's red)

Fail 6 Dec 2025 101,995 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leak pipe from rack to pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed ( marked with chalk ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

heavy scabby corrosion to outer o/s/r sill

o/s/f inner chassis slight corrosion/ scabby

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,480 miles

slight bind/ grab to o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Nov 2024 101,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section, temp sealed( tailpipe corroding away) (6.1.2 (a))

slight bind/ grab to o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 100,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat stolen. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 100,022 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, greased

Fail 27 Aug 2022 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed michelin 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavy inner surface corrosion 20% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill very scabby with corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding , covered in grease

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,090 miles

both rear outer sills scabby

front pads getting low 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,515 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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X141 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X141 HJB, 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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X141 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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