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G978 PWU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 PWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,166 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 148,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 146,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 142,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 142,794 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 142,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 142,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 140,960 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 139,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 139,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,522 miles

both front upper and lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 17 Jan 2012 132,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 132,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 128,622 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r sills corroded slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2010 123,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 117,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 112,315 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 112,315 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel slightly high

o/s chassis damageslihtly

Fail 14 Mar 2007 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s chissis damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 102,867 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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G978 PWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G978 PWU, 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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G978 PWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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