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X159 HLM

2000 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,632 mi
Last recorded71,632 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX584,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 HLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 71,632 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 71,632 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,631 miles

Front General surface corrosion to suspension components.

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

Rear General surface corrosion to suspension components.

Undertray/covers fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2024 67,631 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front General surface corrosion to suspension components.

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

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

Rear General surface corrosion to suspension components.

Undertray/covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,036 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 65,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box snapped off. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,675 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,623 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,790 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,552 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,552 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in wheel area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 48,923 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in wheel area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracks in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

chunk out of edge of wheel nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

slight age cracks in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

slight age cracks in outer wall of offside rear tyre

small chunk out of sidewall nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2011 40,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracks in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

chunk out of edge of wheel nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

slight age cracks in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

slight age cracks in outer wall of offside rear tyre

small chunk out of sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,615 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,461 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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X159 HLM is a 2000 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,593 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X159 HLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X159 HLM is a 2000 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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