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X401 HAV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,252 mi
Last recorded104,252 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 HAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 102,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2023 101,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 100,035 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 99,994 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 99,510 miles

rear pads wearing thin 3mm

Pass 16 May 2018 99,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 98,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,256 miles

nsr and osr tyre tread depths low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,492 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X401 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X401 HAV, 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 X401 HAV registered?

X401 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X401 HAV safe to buy?

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