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FG03 FLZ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,985 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,981 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,305 miles

all lower suspension arms and rear subframe part corrodded

high level stoplamp inop

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

high level stoplamp inop

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,627 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all lower suspension arms part corrodded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,531 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,115 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2008 41,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARESIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED..BUT IS STILL COMPLETE

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,434 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 35,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,058 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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FG03 FLZ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FG03 FLZ, 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 FG03 FLZ registered?

FG03 FLZ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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