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W959 PBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 93,356 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,165 miles

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

both sill panels corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,165 miles

both sill panels corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,878 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,339 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs inner edgers corrodered

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,050 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre punctured

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,930 miles

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

osr wheel rim damaged on inner edge but appears ok at present

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,125 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W959 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 W959 PBA registered?

W959 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W959 PBA shows 11 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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