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X272 JBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 143,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 142,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 142,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,936 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded ( nearside rear requires attension )

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed TOUCHING ROAD WHEEL ON FULL LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 136,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed TOUCHING ROAD WHEEL ON FULL LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,419 miles

Brake performance not tested due to 3 different brake fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system as marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,660 miles

Nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 120,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,376 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,850 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,472 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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X272 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X272 JBM, 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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X272 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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