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G126 UMB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,995 mi
Last recorded178,995 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2021 178,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 178,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 168,368 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 160,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 159,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 158,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 153,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 147,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 140,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 139,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 139,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 139,686 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked perished

Pass 10 Jul 2006 135,530 miles

1.advisories still stand as per m.o.t test 07/07/2006

Fail 7 Jul 2006 135,530 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.advise nearside front track rod end rubber cover is split.

2.advise nearside & offside front upper & lower suspension arms are corrodeing.

3.advise nearside & offside front suspension coil springs are corroded

4.advise nearside & offside front brake discs outer faces are corrodeing.

5.advise both rear tyres are wearing on inner tyre edges.

6.advise nearside & offside rear suspension coil springs are corroded.

7.advise nearside front brake is binding.

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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G126 UMB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G126 UMB, 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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G126 UMB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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