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X283 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 63,030 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 62,443 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 61,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 60,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 60,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 59,706 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 59,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 59,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 59,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,753 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 9 May 2017 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 56,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 56,336 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 55,915 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,416 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,122 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 48,122 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall.

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

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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X283 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 76%.

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 X283 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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X283 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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