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W966 WHR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,888 mi
Last recorded109,888 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 WHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 109,888 miles

Nearside outer sill is blistered

Offside outer sill is blistered

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 107,771 miles

Nearside Front chassis is blistered and weak

Offside Front chassis is blistered and weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill is blistered and weak

Offside outer sill is blistered and weak

Offside parking brake reading is low

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to a failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure

offside handbrake reading low and close to a failure

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to a failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure

offside handbrake reading low and close to a failure

Pass 18 May 2018 104,633 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leaks

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

Fail 18 May 2018 104,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leaks

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,119 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,401 miles

Offside Front chassi slight corrision

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrision

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f chassi corrision

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/f chassi corrision

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,397 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,452 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,133 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Aug 2006 30,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear num ber plate poor

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,215 miles

Rear num ber plate poor

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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W966 WHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W966 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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W966 WHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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