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W985 UBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,035 mi
Last recorded15,035 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 UBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 14,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 14,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 12,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,380 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,818 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,645 miles

front tyres wearing edges

rear shocks light mist of oil

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,311 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,086 miles

Rear registration plate de-laminating

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,830 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 UBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W985 UBL registered?

W985 UBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2000.

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