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X997 WOS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,934 mi
Last recorded110,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 WOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,469 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,469 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 103,190 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 99,495 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 99,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,341 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating, cracking all over

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

Front discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2011 66,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres deteriorating, cracking all over

OSF brake disc corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,599 miles

Front Discs slightly pitted

NSF Wheel binding Slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2010 65,599 miles

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

Front Discs slightly pitted

NSF Wheel binding Slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 443,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,416 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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X997 WOS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X997 WOS, 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 X997 WOS registered?

X997 WOS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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