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G849 WFG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,486 mi
Last recorded176,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 176,486 miles

Rear roll cage fitted

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 175,839 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 174,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section gasket minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive PAS pump leaking from pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 174,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect got a left hand driver pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 172,196 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 170,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 169,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 166,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,706 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,460 miles

windscreen cracked o/s/f

Fail 5 Sep 2015 54,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked o/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,334 miles

Front brake inbalance close to maximum.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake inbalance close to maximum.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 126,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,818 miles

air filter loose under engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,112 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 117,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 115,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G849 WFG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 G849 WFG, 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 G849 WFG registered?

G849 WFG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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