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W979 KDY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,078 mi
Last recorded134,078 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 134,078 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,791 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 124,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have coating of rust from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 122,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,490 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,419 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,539 miles

surface corrosion underbody/suspension/front chassis

Fail 31 Jul 2017 110,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

slight drag at o/s/f roadwheel at rotation

surface corrosion underbody/suspension/front chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,668 miles

both front chassis surface corrosion

rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,333 miles

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,658 miles

both rear...and o/s/f bleed nipples noot present

front discs corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroded/cannot thoroughly inspect engine tray in place

power steering pipes/rack are corroded

surface corrosion underbody/suspension exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroded/cannot thoroughly inspect engine tray in place

power steering pipes/rack are corroded

surface corrosion underbody/suspension exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,963 miles

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise uneven tyre wear

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,350 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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W979 KDY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W979 KDY, 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 W979 KDY registered?

W979 KDY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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