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W963 NAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 NAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 101,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,010 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened allfront and rear in need of waxoil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,010 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened allfront and rear in need of waxoil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,517 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 97,441 miles

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

corrosion on all under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,408 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% n/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail on outside (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% n/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust very rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres pressure low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,017 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s windscreen wiper is split on both ends still clearing water from windscreen at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,246 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 74,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/r tyre inner wall bulged and in a dangerous condition could fail any time advise not to drive.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,319 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,798 miles

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

brakes squeek when applied

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W963 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W963 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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W963 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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