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G9 SXM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,175 mi
Last recorded174,175 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 174,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 174,175 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 169,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 159,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 159,346 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 148,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 145,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 141,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 140,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 140,613 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 134,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 123,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 111,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,209 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2008 111,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 102,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,262 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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G9 SXM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXM, 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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What year was G9 SXM registered?

G9 SXM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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