MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion underbody/suspension/front chassis
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
both front chassis surface corrosion
rear suspension arms surface corrosion
surface corrosion underbody
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
advise uneven tyre wear
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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