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X863 JHG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 JHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 123,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 123,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 122,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 120,181 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,474 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 119,467 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes very badly binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,366 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,365 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,778 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 71,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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X863 JHG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X863 JHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X863 JHG registered?

X863 JHG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is X863 JHG safe to buy?

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