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X407 SHJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 SHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,278 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 35,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,475 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,236 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 29,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,966 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,852 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is getting worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre is getting worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,117 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,146 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,527 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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X407 SHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X407 SHJ, 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 X407 SHJ registered?

X407 SHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X407 SHJ safe to buy?

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