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X286 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 131,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,295 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,261 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear sub frames corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slight brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from offside to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front on border slight crakes in side walls

Offside Front slight brake binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 106,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front on border slight crakes in side walls

Offside Front slight brake binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 102,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 97,392 miles

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

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

Rear Rear tyres cracks in tread

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 97,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear tyres cracks in tread

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,608 miles

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

some corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,523 miles

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

some corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 7 May 2014 81,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs surface edge corroding

suspension front and rear surface corroding

Fail 16 May 2012 70,748 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion near to the flexable brake hoses.

Exhaust system is corroded at rear joint.

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

Nearside front tyre is worn low on the edge.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on the edge.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 70,748 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion near to the flexable brake hoses.

Exhaust system is corroded at rear joint.

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

Nearside front tyre is worn low on the edge.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on the edge.

Pass 18 May 2011 63,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,830 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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X286 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X286 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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X286 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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