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G142 PCE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,970 mi
Last recorded175,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 PCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 175,970 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights slightly blinking when hazard lights are on. (4.2.3 (c))

coolant reservoir empty

power steering fluid on steering components.

Pass 25 Jan 2025 172,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,761 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 164,338 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 164,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 155,938 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 155,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 140,401 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,565 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various front ball joint dust covers staring to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various front ball joint dust covers staring to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,285 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 May 2014 119,279 miles

has slight crossion under car

Pass 13 Nov 2012 116,640 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 116,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 104,924 miles

cut to side wall nearside rear

Fail 11 May 2009 104,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

cut to side wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 101,069 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 92,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G142 PCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G142 PCE, 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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G142 PCE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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