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G144 LWP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

376,094 mi
Last recorded376,094 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 LWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 376,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 365,819 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 355,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 345,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 333,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 315,416 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 315,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 295,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 276,558 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 276,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 255,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 235,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2008 235,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 212,480 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 212,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 187,731 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2006 187,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

front wipers perished

Fail 8 Dec 2006 187,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front wipers perished

Pass 14 Dec 2005 163,550 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 163,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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G144 LWP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G144 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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G144 LWP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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