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GK51 FCE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 88,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 77,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded close to excess

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

Nearside outer sill corroded close to excess

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded close to excess

Offside Front chassis rail and inner wing corroded close to excess

Offside outer sill corroded close to excess

Rear exhaust flange corroded

all suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,389 miles

Offside Front chassis rail and inner wing corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated

outer sills corroded

suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,562 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front chassis rails and inner wings corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front chassis rails and inner wings corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both inner front wings and chassis rails have corrosion

both outer sills at rear corroded

exhaust deteriorating

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,121 miles

both front inner wings and chassis rails have corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

nearside outer sill at rear corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,119 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front inner wings and chassis rails have corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

nearside outer sill at rear corrosion

rear brake discs badly pitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,479 miles

Both front chassis rails and inner wings have corrosion

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,761 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front inner wing and chassis have corrosion

nearside outer sill at rear slight corrosion

offside front inner wing and chassis have corrosion

rear brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,019 miles

rear brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 50,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,966 miles

front brake discs pitting

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,389 miles

front brake discs pitting inner surface

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,041 miles

front brake discs pitting inner surface

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,786 miles

all tyres wearing outer edges

front brake discs pitting inner surface

light corrosion starting underbody

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,564 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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GK51 FCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 GK51 FCE, 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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GK51 FCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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