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X514 HCF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 HCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 71,694 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 55,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,328 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2010 11,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,885 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 8,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,327 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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X514 HCF 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 85%.

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 X514 HCF, 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 X514 HCF registered?

X514 HCF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X514 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X514 HCF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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