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G503 FBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,422 mi
Last recorded142,422 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,173 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 142,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 141,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 141,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,388 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,388 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 138,995 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 138,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,182 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 135,913 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 135,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G503 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G503 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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What year was G503 FBL registered?

G503 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is G503 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G503 FBL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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