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X162 HAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,901 mi
Last recorded134,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 HAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 134,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 134,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 133,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 132,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 131,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,552 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 130,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 124,259 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 121,805 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,024 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 118,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,920 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 107,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 97,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 88,630 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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X162 HAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X162 HAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X162 HAN registered?

X162 HAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X162 HAN safe to buy?

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