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G850 MTH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 MTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,272 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 128,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,526 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,510 miles

All brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2018 124,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 124,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 123,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,194 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,742 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,741 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 117,953 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,909 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 174,962 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 159,926 miles

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

Handbrake has lot of travel though not exccesive.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 143,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 127,652 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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G850 MTH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G850 MTH, 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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G850 MTH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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