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W98 TGH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,804 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,955 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central floor/body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,209 miles

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

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

nsf brake has very slight bind but no bind on rbt

Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf brake has very slight bind but no bind on rbt

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside outer sills are corrded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,083 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general underbody surface rust

handbrake travel near max

slight blow from centre ex joint

surface rust on n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,062 miles

front pads 4-6K left

front reg plate holder slightly loose

knock and play in steering rack

rear suspension rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,023 miles

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

front pads 4-6K left

front reg plate holder slightly loose

knock and play in steering rack

rear exhaust box , join and section rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,856 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,890 miles

front wipers perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,635 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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W98 TGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGH, 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 TGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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