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W965 SJH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 SJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 79,343 miles

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

nsr sill has corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,275 miles

Offside Front offside front chassis corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,682 miles

panel damage to rear offside front and rear wings

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,839 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2010 37,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 37,340 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 32,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,458 miles

Rear 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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W965 SJH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W965 SJH, 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 W965 SJH registered?

W965 SJH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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