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W995 JLS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 JLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 77,625 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2018 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed by seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,978 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 68,672 miles

non gen exhaust fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 68,672 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 62,346 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,273 miles

Lowering kit fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2014 61,258 miles

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

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

Lowering kit fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,390 miles

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

rear discs and front discs all corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs and front discs all corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,386 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,753 miles

Emissions only just passed with full test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,522 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,963 miles

All suspension units showing corrosion causing difficulty in testing each component

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

No lock out on rear service brake

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside floor holed & corroded at edge of prescribed area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs showing signs off corrosion

nearside rear sill showing corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,505 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes at flex pipes starting to rust

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W995 JLS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W995 JLS, 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 W995 JLS registered?

W995 JLS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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