MOT Status
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103,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front pads getting low
near side rear tyre perished
temp fuel cap
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
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
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres perished, front wipers in poor condition
all tyres perished, front wipers in poor condition
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
clutch bites early
offside front tyre waering on outer edge + nail in tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
parking brake travel high
slight damage to o/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel rims
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W97 VAR registered?
W97 VAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W97 VAR safe to buy?
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