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G197 TBD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,182 mi
Last recorded129,182 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 129,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 126,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 3 May 2017 121,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 May 2016 120,001 miles

corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 6 May 2016 119,988 miles

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre or High level brake light not working

Pass 2 May 2014 110,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

windscreen is damaged but damage is behind interior mirror when viewed from the driver's seat

Pass 8 May 2013 105,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 99,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 87,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 6 May 2010 87,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 77,486 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,478 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,219 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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G197 TBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G197 TBD, 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 G197 TBD registered?

G197 TBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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