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G17 JOW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 JOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 136,376 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,514 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 130,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Body component insecure sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 129,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 129,427 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel has corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel has corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,189 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,189 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,733 miles

Advanced corrosion to all suspension arms

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system (temp repair for emissions)

Advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

All suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Both n/s wheel rims distorted

General corrosion to subframes and components

Some corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,175 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and all components

All top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorating

Both front antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Brake fluid close to lower limits

Catalytic converter weak operation

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Corrosion to front subframe and components

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Front brake pads 50%

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Some distortion to n/s/f inner wheel rim and curb damage to outer rim

Some freeplay to n/s track rod end

Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,175 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and all components

All top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorating

Both front antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Brake fluid close to lower limits

Catalytic converter weak operation

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Corrosion to front subframe and components

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Front brake pads 50%

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Some distortion to n/s/f inner wheel rim and curb damage to outer rim

Some freeplay to n/s track rod end

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,707 miles

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Brake pedal pad wearing

Corrosion forming in both outer sills

Metal brake pipes corroding

O/s/ headlamp pattern poor

O/s/ parking brake low effort

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

Some corrosion and light scoring to rear discs

Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,707 miles

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Brake pedal pad wearing

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

Corrosion forming in both outer sills

Metal brake pipes corroding

O/s/ headlamp pattern poor

O/s/ parking brake low effort

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

Some corrosion and light scoring to rear discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 83,261 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 20 May 2009 75,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 66,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,590 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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G17 JOW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G17 JOW, 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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G17 JOW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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