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W971 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,340 mi
Last recorded53,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,340 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 4,526 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,180 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,806 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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W971 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W971 DFC, 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 W971 DFC registered?

W971 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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