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WBZ 9968

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 9968
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 128,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,406 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 121,402 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,697 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake is lower reading

Pass 24 Dec 2020 115,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 110,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 99,844 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 23 May 2016 99,844 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,768 miles

offside front tyre has surface cracks on outter sidewall and tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,946 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,191 miles

1 liter of engine oil addded for emissions test

alloys damaged

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front pads worn low

gear box oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre on 22mm and cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear pads worn low

under cover fitted

various supension compoents and under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 84,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 75,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,801 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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WBZ 9968 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 9968, 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 9968 registered?

WBZ 9968 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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