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W933 PDC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 PDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

corrosion to steering and suspension components

exhaust system/hangers corroded

n/s washer jet inop

slight bind to front brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,066 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

corrosion to steering and suspension components

exhaust system/hangers corroded

n/s washer jet inop

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,756 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,670 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 103,327 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 103,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,265 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,345 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,345 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,957 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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W933 PDC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W933 PDC, 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 W933 PDC registered?

W933 PDC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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