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E17 GEL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,932 mi
Last recorded205,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 205,932 miles

Nearside park brake sticking slightly

all front steering and suspension ball joint gaiters perished

oil smoke when idling for a while

Pass 13 Jun 2024 201,511 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 199,183 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 199,180 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots and tread pealing off (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 196,067 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 192,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 192,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 192,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 191,578 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 186,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine fan belts noisey

Pass 25 May 2006 186,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine fan belts noisey

Pass 17 May 2005 177,081 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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E17 GEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E17 GEL, 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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E17 GEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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