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W943 OCB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,629 mi
Last recorded80,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 OCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 77,104 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,841 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,201 miles

rear inner sills rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear inner sills rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 51,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 22,464 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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W943 OCB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W943 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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