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W936 RSX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW936 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advice oil leak at diff

advice slight corrosion at o/s front floor

advice small oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advice oil leak at diff

advice slight corrosion at o/s front floor

advice small oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,128 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at connection to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,271 miles

Clutch slave cylinder has slight leak

O/S/R Driveshaft oil seal has slight leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,135 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,563 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,324 miles

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

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,173 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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W936 RSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W936 RSX, 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 W936 RSX registered?

W936 RSX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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