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W94 SHB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW94 SHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 72,315 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 72,314 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills rusty, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,019 miles

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

car is getting rusty

front and rear suspension is rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,019 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

car is getting rusty

front and rear suspension is rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper is damp

front and rear suspension is rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,183 miles

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

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

both outer sills are rusty

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,333 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides, outer sills are rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,945 miles

Front front brakes binding slightly

filler in n/s outer sill around seatbelt

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front front brakes binding slightly

filler in n/s outer sill around seatbelt

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension units corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension units corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,903 miles

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension units corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension units corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,894 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2015 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,492 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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W94 SHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W94 SHB, 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 W94 SHB registered?

W94 SHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W94 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W94 SHB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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