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WBZ 8267

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,036 mi
Last recorded153,036 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 8267
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 150,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 149,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,723 miles

front and rear suspension lowered .

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 146,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,668 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 144,840 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,519 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine + gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,650 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 137,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,571 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre perished

oil leak

r/n/s brake (foot and hand ) giving lower reading

r/n/s disc very rusty

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

underside rusty in places

Fail 30 Oct 2013 130,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre perished

oil leak

r/n/s brake (foot and hand ) giving lower reading

r/n/s disc very rusty

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

underside rusty in places

wipers are poor

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,673 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 112,671 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,177 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 110,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

vehicle overheated during the examination

Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 106,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,360 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 99,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 8267 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 8267, 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 8267 registered?

WBZ 8267 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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