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X216 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,085 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 115,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D' bush mount missing a bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Track rod end left loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various components under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 109,479 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 109,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 109,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 109,184 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 108,511 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 108,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 108,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 102,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,612 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear exhaust system rusty and weak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on passenger side rear outer sill

passenger side front brake reading fluctuates

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,809 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,075 miles

front/rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front/rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,813 miles

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,771 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,284 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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X216 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X216 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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X216 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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