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G215 FVX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,706 mi
Last recorded185,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG215 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 185,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 184,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 181,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 178,338 miles

exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2016 178,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 175,808 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear outer sills weak

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

exhaust weak in places

front and rear suspension componets ccorrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 174,414 miles

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

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

exhaust weak

front tyres worn on inner edges

nesrside seat removed

rear of sills weak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 174,414 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust weak

front tyres worn on inner edges

nesrside seat removed

rear of sills weak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 174,413 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 137,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 132,486 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 132,469 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre on limit

near side rear wheel rim slight damage

off side front tyre tread low

off side rear tyre on limit

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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G215 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G215 FVX, 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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G215 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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