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W97 PBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,671 mi
Last recorded119,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 PBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion build up on nearside rear brake disc

slight corrosion build up on offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,001 miles

O/s/r lower wing panel corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,001 miles

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

O/s/r lower wing panel corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,572 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 PBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PBK, 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 PBK registered?

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

Is W97 PBK safe to buy?

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