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W96 PAJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 PAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,853 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 125,853 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam/ phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe

outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,637 miles

park brake effort only on 17 percent

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroied

Fail 17 Mar 2021 119,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroied

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 112,982 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s - head lamp lenses deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

oil leek from engine area.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 112,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,878 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 101,222 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 101,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,383 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 81,205 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,103 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 54,245 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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W96 PAJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W96 PAJ, 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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W96 PAJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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