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W946 PBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,266 mi
Last recorded185,266 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 185,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 179,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 169,209 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 162,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 154,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 150,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 146,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 146,180 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

inner & outer faces of offside rear brake disc show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 142,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 138,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 133,898 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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W946 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W946 PBA, 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 W946 PBA registered?

W946 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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