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W992 TGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 TGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,441 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 102,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Insecure (1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,458 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 98,382 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 98,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 96,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

corrosion both ends nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion both front chassis legs inside wheel arches

odd size tyres fitted front 185/55/15 to rear 195/50/15

rear outer sills corroded

rear outer sills shows signs of filler

Fail 8 May 2018 89,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

corrosion both ends nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion both front chassis legs inside wheel arches

odd size tyres fitted front 185/55/15 to rear 195/50/15

rear outer sills corroded

rear outer sills shows signs of filler

Pass 24 May 2017 81,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both ends nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

odd size tyres fitted front 185/55/15 to rear 195/50/15

rear outer sill corroded

rear outer sills shows signs of filler

Fail 19 May 2017 81,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both ends nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

odd size tyres fitted front 185/55/15 to rear 195/50/15

offside rear tyre low outer edge and nailed

rear outer sill corroded

rear outer sills shows signs of filler

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,712 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 76,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,818 miles

front tyres and off side rear tyre just legal on 1.6mm

off side outerbody hold corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise corrosion at offside rear of outer sill not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise corrosion at offside rear of outer sill not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,344 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 42,532 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,324 miles

Front number plate badly marked but readable.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,968 miles

Front number plate cracked but not affecting reading of figures.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,385 miles

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

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

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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W992 TGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W992 TGS, 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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W992 TGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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