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W935 CWU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 CWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,246 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,960 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,795 miles

Entire underbody extremly rusty!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Entire underbody extremly rusty!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,725 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,660 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 47,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,856 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,425 miles

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

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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W935 CWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc 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 W935 CWU, 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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W935 CWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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