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W943 LAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 LAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill body panel damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 71,656 miles

Offside Rear Parking brakes recorded very little effort - repair as soon as possible

Fail 2 May 2025 71,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brakes recorded very little effort - repair as soon as possible

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Battery (in boot space ) earth terminal found broken on chassis rail - temporary repair carried out - repair as soon as possible (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle recorded 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc discoloured due to overheating

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel - repair as soon as possible

Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to excessive wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel - repair as soon as possible

Pass 24 May 2019 67,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed to cover up corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 67,840 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Near side rear D bush clamp insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed to cover up corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 67,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Modified engine air intake insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside body and suspension corroded at usual places for this type and age of vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2017 66,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Underside corroded at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2016 62,733 miles

Near side door mirror missing

Near side front tyre outer wall kerb damaged

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

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

Underside corroded at usual places for this type of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,431 miles

Brake master cylinder appears to be slightly leaking hydraulic fluid from rear.

Clutch slave cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid.

Front disc brakes recorded 23% imbalance.

Near side front tyre outer wall kerb damaged.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non standard air filter assebly insecure.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,426 miles

Front disc brakes recorded 23% imbalance.

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,426 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Clutch Slave cylinder leaking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc brakes recorded 23% imbalance.

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear disc brakes recorded 22% imbalance.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,822 miles

Light surface damage to both nearside tyres outer walls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside park brake performance low compared to the nearside

Offside rear pads worn slightly more than the nearside rear

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Light surface damage to both nearside tyres outer walls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside park brake performance low compared to the nearside

Offside rear pads worn slightly more than the nearside rear

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,979 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 52,262 miles

rear discs noted worn.corosion to underside of car and sills/nailin n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 52,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corosion to nearside sills...underside of car very rusted...nail in n/s//rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 50,048 miles

the engine air flow meter is insecure..support bracket broken]

Fail 18 May 2009 50,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the engine air flow meter is insecure..support bracket broken]

Pass 23 May 2008 47,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,930 miles

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

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

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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W943 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W943 LAN, 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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W943 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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