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WBZ 7279

2000 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 7279
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 132,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f balljoint dust covers deteriorating

advise o/s wiper worn

Fail 25 Jul 2014 132,070 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f balljoint dust covers deteriorating

advise o/s wiper worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 132,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f balljoint dust covers deteriorating

advise o/s wiper worn

Pass 20 May 2013 128,176 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2012 125,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 125,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,375 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 123,375 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 123,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 123,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 122,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 122,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s track rod end gaitor split †n/s/f brake binding slightly †slight exhaust leak at rear

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 7279 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WBZ 7279, 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 WBZ 7279 registered?

WBZ 7279 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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