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G135 LWP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 LWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 86,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,179 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,645 miles

Front Oil leak AND REAR DIFF SEALS ()

Pass 5 May 2017 83,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (leaking)

Pass 3 May 2014 78,010 miles

n/s wiper smears screen

Pass 8 May 2013 77,058 miles

n/s handbrake effort slightly low.

Pass 5 May 2012 75,230 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 73,541 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 72,278 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,962 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,992 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,992 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,729 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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G135 LWP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G135 LWP, 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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G135 LWP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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