CarVerify

Free Car Check

W979 LRH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,050 mi
Last recorded48,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 LRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 46,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,474 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2021 44,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,244 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,041 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

Pass 23 May 2015 20,643 miles

front tyres cracking along treads

rear tyres cracking along treads

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2015 20,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracking along treads

slight underbody corrosion

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres cracking along treads

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,580 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 14,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,120 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W979 LRH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W979 LRH, 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 W979 LRH?

You can check the full history of W979 LRH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W979 LRH registered?

W979 LRH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W979 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 LRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W979 LRH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W979 LRH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.