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W954 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,548 mi
Last recorded116,548 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,548 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,546 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)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 16 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,010 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITER IS TWISTED!

offside and nearside rear wheels slight binding

Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,005 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside and nearside rear wheels slight binding

Pass 6 May 2015 87,134 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 87,117 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,722 miles

2x front discs corroded

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

2x front discs corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,823 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 76,817 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine cover is loose!

n/s front chassis rail si starting to show slight signs of corrosion!

o/s rear outer sill section is corroded!

Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,261 miles

front brake pads low

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,774 miles

hand brake near end of free travle

rear and front brake pads getting low

rear discs corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear and front brake pads getting low

rear discs corroding

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,266 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,463 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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W954 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W954 DFC, 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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W954 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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