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W93 RBH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 RBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 91,509 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,222 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,266 miles

Full underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Full underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 86,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,771 miles

corrosion to underbody and chassis in various places

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,654 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear of underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear of underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf tyre perished osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,370 miles

both front and osr tyres perished

nsf brake hose furrel corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front and osr tyres perished

nsf brake hose furrel corroded

nsf floor corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking

nsf floor corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,116 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 80,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,511 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 RBH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W93 RBH, 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 RBH registered?

W93 RBH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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