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W97 NDW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,647 mi
Last recorded57,647 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 NDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 57,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,965 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,359 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,325 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,208 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2014 54,744 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,417 miles

o/s front wheel buckled (inner) rear tyres cracking round tread area

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,288 miles

rear pads on legal limit. o/s front wheel buckled

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W97 NDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W97 NDW, 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 W97 NDW registered?

W97 NDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W97 NDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 NDW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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