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G970 FVW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,660 mi
Last recorded159,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 FVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 159,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 159,085 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 159,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 158,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 158,032 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 157,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 157,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 156,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 150,695 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on tread

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 150,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre wearing low on tread

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2012 148,229 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 146,024 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 146,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 143,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 140,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 140,698 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 137,645 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 137,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 134,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 124,281 miles

handbrake results on minimum, advise brake be checked in near future

Fail 13 Mar 2006 124,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

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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G970 FVW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G970 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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G970 FVW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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