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W973 MUY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 MUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,859 miles

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

both rear brake discs deteriorating

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f main chassis member corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,646 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 112,646 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 44,797 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,798 miles

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

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 MUY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze 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 W973 MUY, 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 W973 MUY registered?

W973 MUY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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