MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear hand brake is lower reading
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))
OIL LEAK
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
offside front tyre has surface cracks on outter sidewall and tread
surface rust on rear discs
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WBZ 9968 safe to buy?
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