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G678 MEP

2000 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 MEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,287 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,822 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,585 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,585 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,920 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,515 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 66,712 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,067 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 65,282 miles

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

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)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,116 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,941 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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G678 MEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G678 MEP, 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 G678 MEP registered?

G678 MEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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