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G948 FVW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 FVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

both under chassis rails corroded /damaged

offside rear coil-over lower spring assister fractured

Pass 24 Jul 2010 133,067 miles

offside front chassis leg distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 133,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

osf chasis leg slight distortion

Fail 23 Jul 2010 132,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

osf chasis leg slight distortion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,159 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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G948 FVW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G948 FVW, 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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G948 FVW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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