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X557 HJB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 HJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 109,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,508 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 5 Nov 2024 105,508 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,498 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 100,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,295 miles

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension ball joint locking pin missing

no engine light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint locking pin missing

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint locking pin missing

no engine light illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear outer sill excessively corroded

no engine light illuminated

various items corroded underneath front to rear

Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,589 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear outer sill excessively corroded

no engine light illuminated

various items corroded underneath front to rear

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,543 miles

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

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

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

various items corroded underneath front to rear

Fail 20 Sep 2019 78,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

various items corroded underneath front to rear

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,650 miles

rusty underneath front to rear

Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rusty underneath front to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,059 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

vehicle rusty underneath front to rear

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,827 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,826 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,346 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,330 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,922 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,384 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage screen outside swept area

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage screen outside swept area

Pass 4 Jan 2009 53,525 miles

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,278 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,744 miles

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

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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X557 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X557 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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X557 HJB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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