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WBZ 6638

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,497 mi
Last recorded188,497 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 6638
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 188,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 188,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 183,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Mar 2022 182,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2022 182,984 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2021 181,674 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 179,356 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 171,660 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 171,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 166,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 159,467 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 154,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 151,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 151,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,314 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis rails corroded but not considered excessive

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 145,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 143,239 miles

Fog light poor.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 140,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 140,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 139,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 139,122 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 139,111 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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WBZ 6638 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WBZ 6638, 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 WBZ 6638 registered?

WBZ 6638 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is WBZ 6638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 6638 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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