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X272 JGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 JGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and Rear brake discs have slight corrosion to friction surfaces

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,220 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,410 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,020 miles

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

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

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 JGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 X272 JGC, 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 X272 JGC registered?

X272 JGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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