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A10 GFP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

282,952 mi
Last recorded282,952 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 282,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 282,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH registration plates - incorrect character size and spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear tyre has a cut through to cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front of offside sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Small hole in floor/sill on offside under driver seat area - (not in a prescribed area) and small areas of corrosion to both offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Windscreen wipers very slow in operation

Pass 2 Dec 2022 269,054 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has a very low brake reading on RBT

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 269,054 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake has a very low brake reading on RBT

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 266,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 266,696 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 265,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 264,654 miles

Coolant leak ()

lower reading on o/s handbrake

tyre treads scrubbing on edges

Fail 25 May 2018 264,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill and lower inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

lower reading on o/s handbrake

tyres scrubbing in places on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 261,497 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches both sides (5.2.6)

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 3 Mar 2016 256,540 miles

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 3 Mar 2015 250,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 246,707 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 246,706 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2013 245,139 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 245,139 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower reading on o/s handbrake

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Dec 2011 243,049 miles

fuel pipes corrodiing

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubber bushes

under body and suspension rusting

Fail 19 Dec 2011 243,049 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

fuel pipes corrodiing

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubber bushes

under body and suspension rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2010 242,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 240,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 217,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension components very rusty but not considered to be dangerous

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear antiroll bar rubbers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 195,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 195,569 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 175,832 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 175,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A10 GFP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A10 GFP, 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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A10 GFP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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