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X556 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,841 mi
Last recorded66,841 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 66,841 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 66,841 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 63,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 58,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 57,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension components corroded

under body covered in underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,488 miles

Corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension and brake pipes

Exhaust system heavily corroded and slight blows at centre/rear joint

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,699 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,972 miles

General underbody corrosion including Exhaust suspension, subframes and brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,757 miles

Corrosion to underbody, front and rear suspension, brake discs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,427 miles

Front tyres cracked/perished and low on tread

Suspension and exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,427 miles

Front tyres cracked/perished and low on tread

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Suspension and exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,200 miles

Front tyres perishing/cracking

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and rear pads low

Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres perishing/cracking

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge and cracked/splitting through tread

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and rear pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,027 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake pads wearing low

all tyre pressures appear low

all underside components heavilly corroded

exhaust heavilly corroded

handbrake travel high

headlamp outputs low

osr coil spring corroded

osr tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,866 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front pads low

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres cracked, perished and wearing

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,866 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front pads low

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres cracked, perished and wearing

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,248 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,215 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,289 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to all brake discs

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,370 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 24,371 miles

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

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

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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X556 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X556 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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X556 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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