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G255 BGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,284 mi
Last recorded162,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,284 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 162,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 161,853 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside, front and rear, suspension arms have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 161,853 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside, front and rear, suspension arms have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 161,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 159,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 159,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 157,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 155,862 miles

Both rear shcock absorbers have no damping affect

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 153,807 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 153,779 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 151,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 151,765 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 149,542 miles

engine has oil leaks

suspension components has surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 147,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 145,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 145,083 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)

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 3 Jun 2008 143,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 143,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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G255 BGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G255 BGS, 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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G255 BGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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