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W97 VAR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 VAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drivers door has a fracture in the construction, not affecting use

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer wing panel, body filler splitting out along length, with a deep scuff, no sharp edges

battery warning lamp inoperative

vehicle has corrosion throughout its structure, nun significant

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,461 miles

Driver's airbag missing non factory steering wheel fitted (7.1.5 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Fuel Tank breather canister missing and pipe open to atmosphere in engine bay (8.2.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing not illuminating the correct point on Instrument cluster (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint mounting bolt too short and nut is not on enough (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs have standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drivers Door has a fracture in the construction, not affecting use

Indicator tell tales blue in colour

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer wing panel, body filler splitting out along with a deep scuff, no sharp edges.

Offside Rear brake pad spreading spring in contact with disc

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 103,435 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective lock nut insecure (loose) (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front no.plate fitted not in centre

non-standard wheels,suspension,steering wheel & exhaust silencer box fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 83,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 75,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 75,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 70,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 68,544 miles

front pads getting low

near side rear tyre perished

temp fuel cap

Fail 21 May 2016 68,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads getting low

near side rear tyre perished

temp fuel cap

Pass 19 May 2015 66,752 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2014 64,999 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 64,937 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall/tread perished.

offside rear tyre outer wall/tread perished.

Fail 9 May 2013 63,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished, front wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 63,359 miles

all tyres perished, front wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,256 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 59,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

clutch bites early

offside front tyre waering on outer edge + nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

parking brake travel high

slight damage to o/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel rims

Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,653 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 VAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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