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W997 JFS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 JFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lots of corrosion over underside of vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 111,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 111,721 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,211 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,032 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 104,979 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,725 miles

Vehicle starting to corrod undrrside

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

quite extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle.

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 98,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

quite extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle.

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,948 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,492 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,507 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 93,492 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 89,511 miles

Both front brake discs rusty and glazed on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

Both front lower suspension arms getting rusty.

Both rear brake disc rusty and glazed.

Front and rear subframes rusty.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle generally quite rusty.

Fail 20 May 2013 89,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front brake discs rusty and glazed on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

Both front lower suspension arms getting rusty.

Both rear brake disc rusty and glazed.

Front and rear subframes rusty.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle generally quite rusty.

Pass 8 May 2012 86,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 86,085 miles

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,949 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,949 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 77,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,751 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 71,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

roof torn

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

rear numberplate poor condition

Pass 24 May 2007 64,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 64,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 55,457 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W997 JFS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W997 JFS, 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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W997 JFS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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