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W962 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 82,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 82,882 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking union on brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,197 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,124 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,796 miles

o/s/f inside brake pad appears low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,115 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,846 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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W962 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W962 DFC registered?

W962 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W962 DFC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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