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G54 BBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,606 mi
Last recorded185,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 185,606 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 185,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

have followed emission flow chart co should be below 0.3

Fail 17 May 2023 185,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 170,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age cracking close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age cracking close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage to near front chassis leg

engine oil leak

hand brake effort poor

Pass 1 Apr 2021 155,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some corrosion offside outer rear sill nearside outer front sill

Pass 13 Aug 2015 155,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 151,677 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 151,677 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 146,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 141,982 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2011 141,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 138,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 137,361 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2009 137,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2007 134,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside parkbrake effort lower than offside

Pass 27 Jul 2006 129,072 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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G54 BBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc 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 G54 BBK, 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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G54 BBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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