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G603 PWU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,819 mi
Last recorded204,819 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 PWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 204,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car has been lowered

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 196,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Fail 18 May 2021 196,397 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Pass 19 May 2020 189,661 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside brake pipes greased

front sub-frame under sealed

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Aug 2018 189,343 miles

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

slight corrosion on o/s outer rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Aug 2017 186,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 184,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 183,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 129,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 129,584 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 172,882 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 164,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 164,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 154,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 154,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 152,748 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 151,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 151,299 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 147,825 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 147,776 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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G603 PWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G603 PWU, 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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G603 PWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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