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W973 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slower operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both ends. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 80,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 80,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 79,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 79,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,483 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has crack in lens not showing white light to rear

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension generally corroded

chassis underside generally corroded

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 77,896 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode outer skin

Pass 8 May 2019 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension generally corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension generally corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel is buckled

o/s/f chassis and n/s/r outer sill are corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel is buckled

o/s/f chassis and n/s/r outer sill are corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 76,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 76,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,449 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r wheel inner

n/s wiper smears slightly

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted and brake pad only using a small percentage of disc

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,123 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel inner

n/s wiper smears slightly

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted and brake pad only using a small percentage of disc

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 66,396 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2013 66,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 62,028 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 56,279 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 56,097 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 39,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2008 34,323 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 25,503 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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W973 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 W973 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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W973 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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