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W952 PBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,467 mi
Last recorded91,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 91,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 90,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 89,205 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,277 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,196 miles

most brake pipes and brake hose ends rusty.exhaust rusty. off side front tyre has screew in it. slight front and rear brake judder.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,194 miles

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

most brake pipes and brake hose ends rusty.exhaust rusty. off side front tyre has screew in it. slight front and rear brake judder.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,581 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads look slightly poor

handbrake effort slightly low

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes starting to corrodeothers coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,388 miles

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

nail in o/s/f tyre

some brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2009 137,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

nail in o/s/f tyre

some brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,209 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear pads getting low

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

small chips on windscreen

some brake hose ends slightly rusty

very slight front and rear brake judder recorded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,904 miles

all exhaust rusty

front pads look harlf worn

rear pads look low

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,259 miles

exhaust rusty

rear disc pads look low

some brake pipes started to corrode

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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W952 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W952 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 W952 PBA registered?

W952 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W952 PBA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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