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L653 WAV

2000 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX584,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 WAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 146,707 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 146,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 145,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 145,734 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 145,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 144,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,104 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 142,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 137,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 134,281 miles

Vehicle will require wheel alignment setting when repairs carried out

Fail 21 Oct 2015 134,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle will require wheel alignment setting when repairs carried out

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 128,693 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 125,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,493 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 111,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake calipers have slight movement

corrosion in places underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,302 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode but not yet met fail criteria

Pass 25 Mar 2008 104,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 102,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2006 102,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L653 WAV is a 2000 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,593 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L653 WAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L653 WAV is a 2000 Mazda MX5, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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