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X282 VHJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,626 mi
Last recorded86,626 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 VHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 86,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,203 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension members coverd in wax oil

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,151 miles

under body coverd with wax oil

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 69,723 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,304 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on right hand sill

free travel in park brake lever

light binding right hand front brake

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on right hand sill

free travel in park brake lever

light binding right hand front brake

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on front suspension members

corrosion on left hand sill

corrosion on rear suspension members

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,115 miles

free travel in parking brake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. corrosion on suspension members.2. free travel in parking brake lever

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,033 miles

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

free travel in parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,050 miles

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

1.light binding in r/h front brake 2.light corrosion on front wishbons

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,491 miles

1. freetravel in parking brake lever

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,491 miles

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

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

1. freetravel in parking brake lever

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,597 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X282 VHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X282 VHJ, 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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X282 VHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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