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W979 MSF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,444 miles

general corrosion to underbody

all wheels dented rims

corrosion to chassis in both front wheel arches

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2011 93,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all wheels dented rims

corrosion to chassis in both front wheel arches

general corrosion to underbody

o/s/f floorpan badly corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,351 miles

all wheels dented

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not close enough to seatbelt mount to fail

steel brake pipe to n/s/r badly corroded on both ends

Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all wheels dented

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not close enough to seatbelt mount to fail

steel brake pipe to n/s/r badly corroded on both ends

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,498 miles

all wheel rims dented

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

general corrosion to front suspension components, lower suspension arms and subframe

n/s/f tyre well worn and perished 215/40/17

o/s/r tyre well worn and small splits in sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2008 79,961 miles

Both front tyres well worn and perished. 215 40 17

Rear brake pads and discs in very poor condition

nearside rear rim dented

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension arms

Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,996 miles

both front and o/s/r wheels dented

n/s/f brake slider bent? caliper moves when brake applied

rear brake pads well worn

Fail 21 Nov 2007 71,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front and o/s/r wheels dented

n/s/f brake slider bent? caliper moves when brake applied

rear brake pads well worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,180 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades poor /split

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 MSF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSF, 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 MSF registered?

W979 MSF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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