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W997 JLS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,755 mi
Last recorded100,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 100,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,129 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,751 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Under Body Corroded All Over including Suspension front and rear

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Under Body Corroded All Over including Suspension front and rear

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 81,103 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,946 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe come across from n/s to o/s union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,033 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,943 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,478 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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W997 JLS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W997 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 W997 JLS registered?

W997 JLS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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