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X743 GGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 93,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 91,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 91,821 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 86,039 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flexy hose from off side T piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,811 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,811 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all four tyre starting to perish

exhaust corroding

high level rear lamp inoperative

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

noise from offside front wheel when turning forwards

outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,543 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,180 miles

center rear stop light inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,130 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine under cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,654 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,932 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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X743 GGC 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 82.6%.

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 X743 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X743 GGC registered?

X743 GGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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