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G938 CLH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,928 mi
Last recorded177,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 CLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 177,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 177,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 175,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 172,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 169,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,331 miles

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 5 Feb 2014 163,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 149,062 miles

CORROSIN TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jan 2012 145,172 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 140,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 118,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,407 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 109,407 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 100,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 100,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

both rear brake calipers look slightly wet.

rear fog light is in the center.

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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G938 CLH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G938 CLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G938 CLH registered?

G938 CLH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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The MOT history for G938 CLH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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