MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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.
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.
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))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
both front and rear suspention lower arms rusting
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
brake discs starting to rust
brake pads not visualy checked
sills not checked due to sill covers
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
brake /fuel pipes starting to rust
pads not checked
rear exhaust joint rusting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes starting to rust
pads not checked, discs rusting on inner faces
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)
both front tyres perishing intread
front brake discs corroding on inside surfaces
offside rear tyre perishing and getting low
handbrake travel high but has reserve
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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