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W533 VCP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,517 mi
Last recorded79,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 VCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,517 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front chassis rusting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front chassis rusting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,249 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread

nearside front tyre neely buld on inner and outer edges [0.5mm]

offside front spot light not working

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge [1.8mm]

Pass 13 May 2008 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2007 53,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 53,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,099 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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W533 VCP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W533 VCP, 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 W533 VCP registered?

W533 VCP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W533 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W533 VCP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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