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W947 PBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 73,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 72,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pads have got hot and are breaking up

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2024 72,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 71,619 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 70,368 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjust (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 68,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 65,700 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 65,700 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 63,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 58,383 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 55,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 53,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,183 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,265 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 37,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,507 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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W947 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W947 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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W947 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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