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X402 HAV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX402 HAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bodywork corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front chassis rail corroding plastic covers stopping assessment

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front chassis rail corroding plastic covers stopping assessment

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

sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,462 miles

All Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 145,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 142,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 139,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear disc slightly warped

both front suspension arms corroding

both rear sill ends corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 139,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear disc slightly warped

both front suspension arms corroding

both rear sill ends corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,603 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2018 135,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,775 miles

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

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

Rear ns and os outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2017 126,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear ns and os outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills deteriorated

slight wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,509 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2013 92,752 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,678 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front windscreen slightly chipped.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,835 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,155 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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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X402 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X402 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 X402 HAV registered?

X402 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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