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G927 SCG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG927 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 142,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front bottom suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front top suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front bottom suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front top suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 25 Oct 2012 139,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front bottom suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front top suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front bottom suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front top suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 143,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 133,215 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 127,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 127,950 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,961 miles

Both sides track rod end gaiter split

Gaiter split both sides on top wishbone ball joints

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside chassis damaged

Slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 30 Jul 2007 114,942 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 107,956 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2006 107,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering rack

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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G927 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G927 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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G927 SCG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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