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X56 HCY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 HCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 73,115 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,710 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,984 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,624 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,624 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,075 miles

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,703 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,188 miles

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Fail 16 May 2011 60,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 60,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 58,815 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)

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspention arms

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspention arms

Fail 30 May 2008 57,801 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,217 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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X56 HCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X56 HCY, 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 X56 HCY registered?

X56 HCY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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