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WBZ 7280

2000 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,820 mi
Last recorded220,820 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 7280
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 220,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale doesn't illuminate (4.5.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Apr 2020 220,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale doesn't illuminate (4.5.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2018 212,034 miles

ALL front suspension parts/components/sub frame coroded

ALL rear suspension parts/components/sub frame coroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 212,026 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

ALL front suspension parts/components/sub frame coroded

ALL rear suspension parts/components/sub frame coroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 205,677 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 205,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 196,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 184,376 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 184,376 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 176,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 164,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 158,654 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 156,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 155,263 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2007 153,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 150,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 150,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 7280 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 7280, 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 7280 registered?

WBZ 7280 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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