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G42 UMW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 UMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,965 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Some Underside areas showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 58,766 miles

nearside door step corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside door step corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 58,752 miles

nearside sill step slightly corroded

offside sill step slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 58,752 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside sill step slightly corroded

offside sill step slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 58,522 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,404 miles

nearside sill step corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 57,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre badly perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre badly perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 56,400 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,821 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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G42 UMW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G42 UMW, 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 G42 UMW registered?

G42 UMW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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