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60,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed but double skinned (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed but double skinned (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front tyre valve stem perishing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front tyre valve stem perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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W96 SHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W96 SHB, 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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What year was W96 SHB registered?
W96 SHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2000.
Is W96 SHB safe to buy?
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