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W982 AAY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,891 mi
Last recorded42,891 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,891 miles

General corrosion under vehicle of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 42,891 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both tyres are deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 41,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 39,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,798 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s outer sill corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,097 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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W982 AAY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W982 AAY, 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 W982 AAY registered?

W982 AAY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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