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G442 FBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,068 mi
Last recorded198,068 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 198,068 miles

Ball joint gaiters and track rod end gaiters,heavily perished

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Repairs carried out to offside front floorpan and outer sill and undersealed,so cannot be inspected

Fail 16 Feb 2018 197,953 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Ball joint gaiters and track rod end gaiters,heavily perished

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Repairs carried out to offside front floorpan and outer sill and undersealed,so cannot be inspected

Fail 23 Jan 2018 197,807 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front upper suspension arm bush's worn

excessive fluid leaks

front chassis rails corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2017 194,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 182,776 miles

Front Under tray insecure

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 182,755 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Under tray insecure

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 181,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 175,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 166,266 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 166,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

all brake discs rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 165,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 162,162 miles

o/s/front brake caliper has slight stifness

Pass 12 Mar 2007 156,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 149,222 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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G442 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G442 FBL, 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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G442 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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