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W947 PPX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 PPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 56,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,011 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,011 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 7 Jul 2009 42,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,345 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 PPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W947 PPX registered?

W947 PPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W947 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W947 PPX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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