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W97 OGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 OGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,742 miles

drivers seat belt wearing,chassis members+outersills corroded,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2014 120,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s+o/s outersills corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,offside front chassis member corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,931 miles

n/s+o/s outersills corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,offside front chassis member corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,118 miles

brake discs wearing,sills corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2013 109,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake discs wearing+pads,sills corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,144 miles

sills corroding,brake discs+pads wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,489 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,784 miles

near side rear brake disc splash gaurd missing

Fail 25 Feb 2009 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,452 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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W97 OGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W97 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

W97 OGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W97 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 OGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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