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W964 LAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 LAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,217 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody surface corrosion and underseal present

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 76,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody surface corrosion and underseal present

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,023 miles

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,726 miles

Underside has been wax oiled

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,344 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slightly excessive travel, but still has reserve, performance still within requirements

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,346 miles

Front wiperblades deteriorating ( splitting )

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2019 73,346 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wiperblades deteriorating ( splitting )

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (chalked ) (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,519 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,737 miles

n/s/r tyre small blister

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,157 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,913 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,904 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,421 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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W964 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W964 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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W964 LAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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