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GMZ 7740

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMZ 7740
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,139 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 84,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,876 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,983 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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GMZ 7740 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMZ 7740, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GMZ 7740?

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What year was GMZ 7740 registered?

GMZ 7740 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is GMZ 7740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMZ 7740 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GMZ 7740 have outstanding finance?

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