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X251 HVT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 HVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 133,568 miles

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

some corrosion both rear inner arches

some play offside top strut mount

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,380 miles

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

both front chassis legs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,343 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,651 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

under body rust

Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under body rust

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 76,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 63,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 53,386 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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X251 HVT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X251 HVT, 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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What year was X251 HVT registered?

X251 HVT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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