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W965 WHR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,477 mi
Last recorded96,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 WHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,477 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,234 miles

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

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,581 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside front discs slightly rusty

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front braking pads wearing thin and corroding

Nearside Front 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 front tyre walls cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,555 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded and have slight scoring on them

corrosion in prescribed areas of o/s/f and n/s/f suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 75,198 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 75,195 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,309 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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W965 WHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHR, 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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W965 WHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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