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W959 LAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 LAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 91,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres are worn bold on the inside edges

corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 26 May 2017 88,467 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 84,806 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

corrosion in the outer sills

Pass 26 May 2015 81,951 miles

slight corrosion in both outer sills and the f/o/s inner wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2014 79,645 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 76,753 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 May 2013 76,753 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,475 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,814 miles

front tyres low edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,893 miles

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,850 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,433 miles

front plate marked

Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,057 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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W959 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W959 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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What year was W959 LAN registered?

W959 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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