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X839 HKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 HKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,783 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion to body and suspension parts

Pass 24 Jun 2023 109,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle floor and suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2021 106,726 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing + worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle body floor and components corroding

Fail 10 May 2021 106,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both split (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side corroded including suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,604 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both wearing on outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (center section) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both wearing on outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,651 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,521 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,152 miles

surface corrosion to coil springs

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,105 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres bold inner edges reccomend change

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,102 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres bold inner edges reccomend change

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,508 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,921 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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X839 HKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 X839 HKE, 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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X839 HKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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