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X997 HCE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 HCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 126,197 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 126,197 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,094 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,718 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,105 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,564 miles

195/50/15V [YOKO]

N/S/R 2.5 MM

O/S/R 3MM

SLIGHT BINDING ON N/S/R BRAKE

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR DISCS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,079 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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X997 HCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X997 HCE, 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 X997 HCE registered?

X997 HCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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