MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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