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G738 VGG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

212,485 mi
Last recorded212,485 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 VGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 212,485 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 212,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 205,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 205,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 200,011 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 200,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 192,445 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 192,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 185,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 185,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 178,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 178,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 173,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 173,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 168,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 168,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 162,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 162,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 158,040 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 158,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 152,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 143,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 143,146 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 143,146 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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G738 VGG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G738 VGG, 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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G738 VGG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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