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G312 LAX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,899 mi
Last recorded191,899 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 191,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Diff ()

Rear Tail lamps tinted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 189,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 179,536 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 179,536 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 174,382 miles

slight movement in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,582 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 155,935 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight brake bind n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 137,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 129,996 miles

some wear in steering rack, some rust in flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 129,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

some wear in steering rack, some rust in flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 123,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 123,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 114,929 miles

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

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

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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G312 LAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G312 LAX, 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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G312 LAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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