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W982 TEP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,454 mi
Last recorded111,454 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,454 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 111,454 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,351 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 111,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,221 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 111,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges low

Nearside Front tyre edges low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both side sills starting corrode and rust

Fail 8 Jul 2020 106,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges low

Nearside Front tyre edges low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both side sills starting corrode and rust

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,449 miles

Both outer sills corroded (O/S worse)

R/no. plate discoloured

Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded (O/S worse)

R/no. plate discoloured

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,073 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

high-level stop light not working

rear of outer door sills corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads getting low

high-level stop light not working

rear of outer door sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,000 miles

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

exhaust system leaking slightly from joints

rear of outer door sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,979 miles

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

front tyres outer edges of tread perished and starting to split slightly

rear of outer door sills corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front tyres outer edges of tread perished and starting to split slightly

rear of outer door sills corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,229 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

catalytic converter worn/slow in operation

front tyres slightly perished on outer edges of tread

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge - (185/60R14H)

rear of outer door sills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,414 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,527 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 TEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W982 TEP, 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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W982 TEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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