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G385 FVX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,903 mi
Last recorded182,903 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 182,903 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 4 Mar 2010 182,903 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 6 Mar 2009 153,685 miles

Both inner door sills corroded slightly

Fitted with aftermarket exhaust and catalyst been removed

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn/perished

Fail 5 Mar 2009 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both inner door sills corroded slightly

Fitted with aftermarket exhaust and catalyst been removed

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn/perished

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 145,924 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 145,923 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G385 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G385 FVX, 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 G385 FVX registered?

G385 FVX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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