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W998 UKL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 UKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,390 miles

Front tyres perishing between treads

Fail 15 Jan 2014 61,390 miles

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

Front tyres perishing between treads

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,404 miles

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

alternator belt tensioner missing

both front tyres slight cracking on edges

large earth wire corroded off by rear axle

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,757 miles

off side centre floor showing signs of rust

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,812 miles

catalyst very slow to light

Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,812 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

catalyst very slow to light

rear brake pads getting low both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalyst very slow to light and convert gases

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 35,502 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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W998 UKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W998 UKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W998 UKL registered?

W998 UKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W998 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 UKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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