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X339 PHJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,442 mi
Last recorded87,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX339 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,442 miles

Front sub-frame plus some fittings excess corroding

Rear sub-frame plus all fittings excess corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front sub-frame plus some fittings excess corroding

Rear sub-frame plus all fittings excess corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,590 miles

Front sub-frame and attached components heavily corroded

Rear sub-frame and attached components heavily corroded

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion across front and rear sub-frames and fitted attachments

Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,492 miles

Front sub-frame + associated components corrosion contaminated

Rear sub-frame + associated components corrosion contaminated

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,430 miles

Underside components corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,430 miles

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

Underside components corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,629 miles

Heavy corrosion on underside

Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on underside

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 64,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,001 miles

offside rear tyre perished

under chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,495 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,012 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 42,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,482 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 42,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,285 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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X339 PHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X339 PHJ, 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 X339 PHJ registered?

X339 PHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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