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G512 FBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

124,402 mi
Last recorded124,402 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 124,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front side light lense broken

Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 121,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 121,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/f light lense broken

Fail 10 Nov 2005 103,800 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

***STRONG ADVISE - strong smell of fuel***

stone chip in 'A' zone

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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G512 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 G512 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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G512 FBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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