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W956 LAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 LAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 133,703 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded

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

Nearside chassis rail damaged

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 133,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber lower bushes very deteriorated

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Chassis rail damaged

Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,288 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes very deteriorated

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 130,279 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking Offside rear caliper area, looks like the handbrake pivot (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front shock absorber lower bushes very deteriorated

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,550 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

General corrosion under side and in suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,213 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Slight corrosion to both front outer chassis legs.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre deteriorated.

o/s rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,186 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,720 miles

unusual wear both rear tyres, high/low points inner shoulders.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,663 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake nearing end of free travle

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,024 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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W956 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W956 LAN, 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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W956 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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