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G153 TVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 TVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 167,631 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear outer exhaust shield is corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 167,631 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear outer exhaust shield is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to all underbody components

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes all heavily cracked / perished

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

nearside rear suspension arm bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

offside front lower suspension arm bushes all heavily cracked / perished

offside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

offside rear suspension arm bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

underbody chassis nearside damaged - but not weakend

Fail 27 Jul 2015 163,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to all underbody components

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes all heavily cracked / perished

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

nearside rear suspension arm bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

offside front lower suspension arm bushes all heavily cracked / perished

offside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

offside rear suspension arm bushes heavily cracked / perished - no play

underbody chassis nearside damaged - but not weakend

Pass 16 Jul 2014 159,198 miles

nearside chassic rail damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center silencer outer insecure skin

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 159,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center silencer outer insecure skin

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside chassic rail damaged

rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 156,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has slight chassis damage

Pass 18 Jul 2012 154,925 miles

All Underside of Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Both Chassis Rails Excessively Corroded

N/S Chassis Rail Damaged

O/S Washer Jet in Poor Condition

Fail 17 Jul 2012 154,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

All Underside of Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Both Chassis Rails Excessively Corroded

N/S Chassis Rail Damaged

O/S Washer Jet in Poor Condition

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 153,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 153,074 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 151,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 151,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 150,515 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

damage to nearside outer sill

front n0 plate condition

Pass 6 Nov 2007 146,713 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front numberplate cracked

nearside rear brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 146,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front numberplate cracked

nearside rear brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 140,722 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 140,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 135,967 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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G153 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G153 TVO, 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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G153 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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