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W971 OFG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 OFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

hand brake slightly high

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake slightly high

Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,982 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 OFG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W971 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

W971 OFG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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