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W891 VAX

2000 Mazda MX5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX584,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 VAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 88,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 86,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,149 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 86,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,496 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 85,496 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 84,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,804 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,795 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,283 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,848 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,847 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W891 VAX is a 2000 Mazda MX5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W891 VAX, 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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What year was W891 VAX registered?

W891 VAX is a 2000 Mazda MX5, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W891 VAX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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