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G138 FVX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 123,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 92,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,373 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 71,048 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,987 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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G138 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G138 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G138 FVX registered?

G138 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is G138 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 FVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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