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W986 LDN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 LDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,512 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Front suspension components corroded.

Handbrake requirements only just met.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front suspension components corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,943 miles

Front suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Handbrake requirements only just met, requires adjustment.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,943 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Handbrake requirements only just met, requires adjustment.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,688 miles

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking.

Front and rear suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,984 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not showing a white light to the rear

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside park brake requirements only just met it seems the braking system may need repair or adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,295 miles

Central Rear stop light does not work

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

engine management tell tale does not illuminate

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,294 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central Rear stop light does not work

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

engine management tell tale does not illuminate

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,455 miles

both front and rear suspention lower arms rusting

Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front and rear suspention lower arms rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,285 miles

brake discs starting to rust

brake pads not visualy checked

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,818 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,043 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,043 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,890 miles

brake /fuel pipes starting to rust

pads not checked

rear exhaust joint rusting

Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,609 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

pads not checked, discs rusting on inner faces

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,098 miles

both front tyres perishing intread

front brake discs corroding on inside surfaces

offside rear tyre perishing and getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,213 miles

handbrake travel high but has reserve

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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W986 LDN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W986 LDN, 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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W986 LDN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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