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G947 ATR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

325,450 mi
Last recorded325,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 325,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 325,010 miles

under side rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2016 324,997 miles

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

under side rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2015 322,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 322,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 299,990 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 299,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 293,325 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 293,325 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 285,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 285,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 279,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 279,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 258,418 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 258,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,549 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

Brake fluid level below maximum

Center exhaust box heat shield adrift

Front brake disce slightly worn and slight uneven ware on the inner faces

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear chassis rail deformed

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Slight imballance in rear brake aplication

Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,549 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

Brake fluid level below maximum

Center exhaust box heat shield adrift

Front brake disce slightly worn and slight uneven ware on the inner faces

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear chassis rail deformed

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Slight imballance in rear brake aplication

Fail 3 Mar 2009 245,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 232,234 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 219,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 198,514 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 198,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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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G947 ATR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G947 ATR, 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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G947 ATR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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