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W938 BHD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 BHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2024 98,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on sills ns wheel arch

Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on sills ns wheel arch

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,600 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 84,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 40,720 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,072 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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W938 BHD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W938 BHD, 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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W938 BHD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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