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W935 LDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 LDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,291 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,819 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s-o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 52,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s-o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,793 miles

Offside Rear road wheel slightly distorted

front and rear steering ,suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,783 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel slightly distorted

catalytic converter only just met emmision requirements

corrosion on outer sills

front and rear steering ,suspension and brake components corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,791 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in centre (5.2.6)

Offside Rear sill end but not a prescribed area

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,791 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in centre (5.2.6)

Offside Rear sill end but not a prescribed area

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,356 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut to inside side wall not to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2013 29,356 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut to inside side wall not to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,100 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,667 miles

front suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front stub axles corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 22,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,391 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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W935 LDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W935 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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