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X391 HBC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,329 mi
Last recorded49,329 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All,front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 45,541 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 45,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 42,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,008 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 35,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,141 miles

N/S/F Brake binding on slightly

O/S/F Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,698 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 29,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,850 miles

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

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

offdside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,560 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,481 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 24,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,208 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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X391 HBC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X391 HBC, 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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X391 HBC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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