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X554 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,941 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Front both headlights misted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all underside hasareas of corrosion but not affecting prescribed areas

brake fluid visibly dirty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Front both headlights misted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all underside hasareas of corrosion but not affecting prescribed areas

brake fluid visibly dirty

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,746 miles

Centre high level stop light inop

Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Centre high level stop light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,083 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,808 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 65,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,102 miles

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

nearside wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,191 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,519 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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X554 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X554 HJB, 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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X554 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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