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W974 PNH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 PNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,412 miles

Both head lights deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 125,411 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both head lights deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside offside inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,649 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,506 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,779 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 117,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,102 miles

195/50/15 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED INNER SIDEWALL

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,492 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,601 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,788 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED IN TREAD

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,758 miles

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

slight damage to inside wall off tyre, near side front ,

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,526 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall, no cords vissable

Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,008 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

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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W974 PNH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W974 PNH, 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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W974 PNH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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