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G9 BPT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

264,514 mi
Last recorded264,514 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 264,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 262,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material applies to both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 261,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 259,654 miles

light corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 258,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 257,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 255,346 miles

Offside Front Lower lower wing holed but does not effect vehicle strength

Pass 24 Apr 2018 252,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement applies to both rear D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded applies to both nearside and offside rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 251,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush applies to both nearside and offside front D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 248,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

offside front and both rear metal brake pipes corroded by flexi joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 244,010 miles

Indicator slight sticking

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 242,109 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr parking brake slight lower than ns

Fail 30 Mar 2012 242,076 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 236,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2010 232,074 miles

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

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

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 223,619 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 223,619 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 210,759 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 210,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 196,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 196,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 196,091 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 196,089 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G9 BPT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G9 BPT, 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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G9 BPT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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