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G23 FAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 FAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 132,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 May 2015 132,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,367 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 131,367 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2011 130,887 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 130,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 129,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 129,450 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 129,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate secured with elastic bands

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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G23 FAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G23 FAN, 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 G23 FAN registered?

G23 FAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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