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W957 NAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 NAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 134,068 miles

Nearside Rear outter sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,068 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear outter sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads poor

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 132,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 126,734 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 126,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,433 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Fail 20 Apr 2011 121,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 114,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

offside front wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,997 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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W957 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W957 NAL, 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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W957 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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