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X737 GGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,546 mi
Last recorded118,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,943 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,150 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,146 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,211 miles

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

catalytic converter in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s exhaust mount perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2011 75,485 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 75,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,281 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,815 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,803 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,733 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,701 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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X737 GGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X737 GGC, 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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X737 GGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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