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G17 VAR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 VAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 155,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 153,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 150,753 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 144,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 138,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 134,996 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 132,093 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,072 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 129,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 126,222 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 VAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G17 VAR, 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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What year was G17 VAR registered?

G17 VAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is G17 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 VAR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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