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W994 VBO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,425 mi
Last recorded66,425 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 VBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 66,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 66,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under side of car been re undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 50,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

under side of car been re undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,946 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underwing areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 45,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underwing forward areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 45,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underwing forward areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,508 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front under wing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,101 miles

front underwing forward areas slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,501 miles

front underwing forward areas slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 43,727 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2016 42,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,202 miles

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

Various spots of light corrosion

Fail 29 May 2015 41,202 miles

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

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

Various spots of light corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 39,658 miles

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

front nearside brake slight binding

Pass 20 May 2013 37,862 miles

Nearside front wheel binding

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

Fail 22 May 2012 36,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brakes binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,690 miles

Nearside front brakes binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,492 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2011 34,348 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,132 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 May 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,496 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 May 2006 25,923 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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W994 VBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W994 VBO, 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 W994 VBO registered?

W994 VBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W994 VBO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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