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W96 VAB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 VAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,391 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,612 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 48,084 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,823 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 VAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VAB, 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 VAB registered?

W96 VAB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W96 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 VAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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