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G103 TVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,769 mi
Last recorded147,769 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 TVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 147,769 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2024 147,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,560 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded suspension/steering/chasis components covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,480 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,470 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,181 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,607 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,595 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,594 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,287 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 96,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,984 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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G103 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G103 TVO, 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 G103 TVO registered?

G103 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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