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G7 TLR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,903 mi
Last recorded60,903 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 TLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,530 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 59,527 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,894 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,295 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 44,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,183 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has small cuts

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,933 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,625 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 18,869 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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G7 TLR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G7 TLR, 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 G7 TLR registered?

G7 TLR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is G7 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 TLR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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