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G361 SGN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,802 mi
Last recorded95,802 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG361 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 204,637 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 192,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 192,433 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 162,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 162,868 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 162,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side door mirror missing

off side wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2007 154,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 154,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 140,606 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G361 SGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 G361 SGN, 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 G361 SGN registered?

G361 SGN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2000.

Is G361 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G361 SGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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