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G276 RYC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,342 mi
Last recorded160,342 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 RYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 160,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 157,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 156,177 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f brake flexible pipe slightly streched

rear axle slight leak

rear subframe damaged

washers poor

Fail 19 Jan 2011 156,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear axle slight leak

rear subframe damaged

washers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2009 136,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 129,292 miles

o/s/r outer sill coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 125,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 119,395 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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G276 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G276 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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What year was G276 RYC registered?

G276 RYC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is G276 RYC safe to buy?

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