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X218 HRD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 HRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,329 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,979 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 81,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,261 miles

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

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

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 69,860 miles

Emissions not tested cat is missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

all brake discs are corroded from standing

front number plate is stick on type

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage as slight damaged under n/s seat area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,174 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,667 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery posative connection loose on battery terminal

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n.s/r outter sill corroded

o/s/r outter sill corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n.s/r outter sill corroded

o/s/r outter sill corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre sidewalls/edge of treads cracking

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s outer sills corroding & slightly weak.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,045 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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X218 HRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X218 HRD, 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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X218 HRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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