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G880 SCG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,309 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 91,309 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,149 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,999 miles

O/S HAND BRAKE LOWER READING THAN N/S

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,087 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,043 miles

O/S HAND BRAKE LOWER READING THAN N/S

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,124 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,720 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,952 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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G880 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G880 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 G880 SCG registered?

G880 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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