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W98 EOO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,600 mi
Last recorded131,600 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 EOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

subframes and suspension arms corroded slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2024 131,594 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

subframes and suspension arms corroded slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,341 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 108,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,379 miles

Nearside Outer sill corrosion started

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

Offside Outer sill corrosion started

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,202 miles

brake discs rusty on edges

front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,176 miles

brake discs pitted on edges

front to rear brake pipe started to rust

surface rust on under body

Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust becoming corroded

front wipers deteriorating

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,941 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

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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W98 EOO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W98 EOO, 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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W98 EOO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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