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G781 SCG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,744 mi
Last recorded194,744 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 194,744 miles

Underside and components corroded.

Underside chassis rails distorted.

Fail 2 May 2025 194,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Underside and components corroded.

Underside chassis rails distorted.

Pass 2 Dec 2023 193,866 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 193,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 192,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 191,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 190,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 190,093 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 188,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 187,866 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 185,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 184,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013
Fail 1 Oct 2013 182,412 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 181,376 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar d rubbers worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 181,376 miles

n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar d rubbers worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 180,306 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 180,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 177,665 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 177,665 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 175,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 175,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 172,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 172,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G781 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G781 SCG, 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 G781 SCG registered?

G781 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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