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GIG 4739

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,142 mi
Last recorded70,142 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4739
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Borderline (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 62,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 62,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,137 miles

General corrosion noted around wheel arches inner and outer and sills.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,795 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside front tyre cracking

Oil leak noted

Pass 14 May 2019 54,559 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 54,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 53,172 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 53,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,264 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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GIG 4739 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GIG 4739, 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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GIG 4739 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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