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G848 ULG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,182 mi
Last recorded233,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 233,182 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Nearside and offside springs loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sills both sides damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 226,802 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 226,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 210,662 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2023 199,010 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 198,975 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 196,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 195,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 194,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 194,933 miles

Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint locking device missing both (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 193,061 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 191,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 190,657 miles

Central Front oil leak

Front Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Ofside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 190,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 189,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 188,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 187,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 186,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,932 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 181,780 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 181,514 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 168,140 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s driveshaft boot split

Fail 28 Mar 2009 168,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r spring broken rubbing on driveshaft. driveshaft boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2008 161,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 158,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 153,911 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 153,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G848 ULG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G848 ULG, 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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G848 ULG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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