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W968 VRD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 VRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 63,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,993 miles

all under body components rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2021 56,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all under body components rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,896 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 54,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fixing from middle to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,457 miles

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

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

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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W968 VRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W968 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W968 VRD registered?

W968 VRD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W968 VRD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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