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X374 HGF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX374 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 111,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 99,728 miles

Both rear sills corroded but not considered excessive.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 87,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In last clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 87,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In last clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 87,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In last clip at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both fog lights not working.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s & n/s sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 87,305 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe joining flange heavily corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside of chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside of chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In last clip at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both fog lights not working.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s & n/s sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,934 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,413 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,413 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,565 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

car was mis-firing when driven on to ramp, then would not start after 5 mins car started

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f brake starting to bind but ok on brake tester

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,830 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,876 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,279 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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X374 HGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X374 HGF, 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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X374 HGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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