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W987 PDL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 PDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 61,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rears pitted / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 61,564 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rears pitted / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 58,683 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,834 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamps faded but still producing a pattern

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 53,008 miles

Welded seam of nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 53,008 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Welded seam of nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,442 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,372 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,489 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Upper and lower ball joint dust boots perished on neraside and offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,897 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,462 miles

CO% only just acceptable.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,834 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2006 27,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 24,585 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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W987 PDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W987 PDL, 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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What year was W987 PDL registered?

W987 PDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W987 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 PDL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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