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G261 RYC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 RYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,010 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 139,010 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 108,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 108,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,995 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,488 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 67,488 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 63,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 58,162 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G261 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G261 RYC, 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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G261 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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