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W969 PBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,842 mi
Last recorded21,842 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 21,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 21,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 20,136 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 20,092 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 18,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 17,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 15,443 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R outer sill corroded

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

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R outer sill corroded

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

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,439 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under vehicle and various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 12,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle repaired under P.R.S

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,411 miles

Vehicle repaired under P.R.S

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 11,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,831 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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W969 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W969 PBA, 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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W969 PBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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