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W985 NAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 NAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 62,247 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 61,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 61,290 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in front of wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,217 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,215 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres craked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated

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

surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames

Fail 13 Nov 2020 59,947 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated

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

surface corrosion in front & rear sub-frames

Pass 21 May 2019 58,205 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension arms

Fail 20 May 2019 58,205 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension arms

Pass 24 May 2018 56,399 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box seal to prop -shaft ()

surface corrosion in front suspension arms

Fail 15 May 2018 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking banjo connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to restricted movement in brake

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread area

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box seal to prop -shaft ()

surface corrosion in front suspension arms

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,312 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,024 miles

front and rear suspension arms have corrosion presant

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,678 miles

front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,708 miles

o/s outter sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,375 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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W985 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W985 NAL, 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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W985 NAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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