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G282 FBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,208 mi
Last recorded204,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 204,208 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel pipes perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 204,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel pipes perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 201,230 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from 3 separate joints / seals (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 201,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from 3 separate joints / seals (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 200,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 200,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2011 194,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 193,640 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 193,637 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 183,216 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 182,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 176,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 174,295 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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G282 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G282 FBL, 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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G282 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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