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G125 TGF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

233,348 mi
Last recorded233,348 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 TGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 233,348 miles

Crack in the screen

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2024 227,867 miles

Crack in the screen

Fail 23 Aug 2024 227,846 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Crack in the screen

Pass 10 Jul 2023 220,193 miles

Brake discs corroded

Crack in the screen

Outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 220,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Crack in the screen

Outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 215,505 miles

Outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 215,145 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2020 211,211 miles

Offside handbrake weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 206,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 200,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 196,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 196,899 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 196,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe has been welded and leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

gear lever feels loose

offside front Tyre soft

Fail 28 Jul 2016 196,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Gearbox fluid leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 194,962 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f windscreen damage

Fail 4 Aug 2015 194,962 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f windscreen damage

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,932 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 85,476 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 85,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check for fluid weep around brake master cylinder

o/s/f tyre tread/wall poor (cracked)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 84,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 83,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,351 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

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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G125 TGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G125 TGF, 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 G125 TGF registered?

G125 TGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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