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G190 OPW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG190 OPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 132,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 132,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,615 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres cracking inner

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perished/cracking

both rear antiroll bar and link bushes perished

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

n/s chassis rail slight damage

oil leak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 22 Aug 2016 125,624 miles

Front registration plate missing not fitted to front of vehicle (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perished/cracking

both rear antiroll bar and link bushes perished

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

n/s chassis rail slight damage

oil leak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perrised/small crackes

rear anti roll bar bushes perrised

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2015 123,311 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perrised/small crackes

rear anti roll bar bushes perrised

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside chassis rail damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2014 118,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside chassis rail damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis damaged

dahs lights

n/s/f flasher lens crached

sill panels weak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 112,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis damaged

dahs lights

n/s/f flasher lens crached

sill panels weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 102,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,578 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 97,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 93,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,895 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 88,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

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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G190 OPW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G190 OPW, 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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G190 OPW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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