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W962 WHB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 WHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under seal covering front to back

Fail 18 Sep 2024 87,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under seal covering front to back

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills ns os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened top x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sills x2 ns os (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn as well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn and spilt and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

earth lead lose on rear

Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel Behind Front Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel Behind Front Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside and Nearside Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Floor to Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear outer skin corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet next to water pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 84,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded and holed under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet next to water pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (border line) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (border line) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,259 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Multiple pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to anti roll bar and sub frame mounting points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The underside of the vehicle has general corrosion to components

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area adjacent to anti roll bar and sub frame mounting points corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Multiple pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to anti roll bar and sub frame mounting points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The underside of the vehicle has general corrosion to components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,887 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

water in o/s rear lamp unit

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,530 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,333 miles

front and rear brake pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,289 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre on border line

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 33,942 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 WHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W962 WHB, 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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W962 WHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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