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W93 AJO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside,corroded at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion of nearside outer sill

slight corrosion of offside and nearside front chassis rails

Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside,corroded at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion of nearside outer sill

slight corrosion of offside and nearside front chassis rails

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,753 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,742 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,230 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked

Offside rear lower suspension arm bushes cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,960 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,864 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to both outer and inner sidewalls due to being run flat.

Pass 27 May 2011 37,834 miles

near side front tyre side wall scuffed /slighty rubbed

Fail 27 May 2011 37,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near side front tyre side wall scuffed /slighty rubbed

Pass 7 May 2010 36,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,315 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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W93 AJO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 W93 AJO, 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 W93 AJO registered?

W93 AJO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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