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W951 MBB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 MBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,419 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded,not in prescribed area

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed but still works as intended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill at rear corroded,not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear arches corroded,no sharp edges

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some suspension components corroding,not seriously weakened

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,415 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded,not in prescribed area

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed but still works as intended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside sill at rear corroded,not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear arches corroded,no sharp edges

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some suspension components corroding,not seriously weakened

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed however belt still works as intended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed however belt still works as intended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near anti roll bar mounting as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near anti roll bar mounting,as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve slight deterioration

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,244 miles

I rear silencer mount broken,but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

I rear silencer mount broken,but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,241 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,115 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,237 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear silencer left hand mounting split almost through

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 34,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,993 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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W951 MBB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W951 MBB, 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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W951 MBB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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