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34 FTG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 FTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,747 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,746 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,091 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various areas inc suspension componants (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 55,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various areas inc suspension componants (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside various areas inc suspension items

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,007 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside including suspension items

temporay fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,530 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside inc suspension items

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted ( seal locking type)

Fail 3 Jun 2020 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

corrosion underside inc suspension items

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted ( seal locking type)

undertray hanging down

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,883 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside inc suspension componants (6.1.1 (c) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,254 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,254 miles

Offside 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,974 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 48,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,031 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,821 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,453 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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34 FTG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 34 FTG, 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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34 FTG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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