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G59 TVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,520 mi
Last recorded134,520 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 TVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 125,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,277 miles

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,277 miles

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

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 118,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 118,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 114,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 114,264 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 102,962 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 95,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 95,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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G59 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G59 TVO, 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 G59 TVO registered?

G59 TVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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