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G272 RYC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,477 mi
Last recorded198,477 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 RYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 198,477 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pipes rusty

near side front tyre low on edge

off side front tyre low on edge

off side seal slightly damaged

outer seals rusty

rear brake calipers covered in fluid but no leak found

tape over near side rear seal

Fail 5 Feb 2016 198,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pipes rusty

near side front tyre low on edge

off side front tyre low on edge

off side seal slightly damaged

outer seals rusty

rear brake calipers covered in fluid but no leak found

tape over near side rear seal

Fail 20 Jan 2016 198,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

near side rear outer seal holed but not with in 30 cm

off side front brake pipe rusty

oil leak

poor clearance on all four wheel arches

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2015 188,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 188,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 172,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 165,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 151,595 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2012 151,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 137,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 130,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 130,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,076 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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G272 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G272 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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G272 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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