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W976 DFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,044 mi
Last recorded58,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 52,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,253 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 26,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 22,442 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 29 May 2007 18,933 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,345 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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W976 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W976 DFC?

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What year was W976 DFC registered?

W976 DFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W976 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W976 DFC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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