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W935 RGA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,175 mi
Last recorded70,175 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 RGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,317 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 64,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,847 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 63,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,244 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing holed with corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,578 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,714 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,529 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,529 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,706 miles

underneath of car rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

underneath of car rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,920 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 444,369 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corroded front - rear brake pipe (marked)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,660 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 185/6014

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 RGA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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