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X427 HAV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 HAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 120,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 17 May 2016 105,662 miles

minor corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis near upper inner wishbone mounting points

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 103,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,672 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 13 Apr 2013 94,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion on exhaust system

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,319 miles

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

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

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 14 Apr 2012 86,234 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,118 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 83,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,752 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 80,545 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 76,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend to grease brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2007 64,224 miles

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2006 56,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,346 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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X427 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X427 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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X427 HAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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