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W975 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,271 mi
Last recorded134,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 134,271 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Jun 2023 134,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,014 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated but has a beam pattern

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to inner / outer sill & vehicle underside areas

Fail 17 Jul 2020 127,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to inner / outer sill & vehicle underside areas

Pass 1 May 2019 122,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated and minor leak (rear)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 93,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,298 miles

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,699 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all brake pads are starting to wear !

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge to 2mm

offside rear trer is 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,255 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 67,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 56,678 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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W975 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W975 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 W975 DFC registered?

W975 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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