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X272 WRC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 WRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,344 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 42,343 miles

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

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Both (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 38,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 36,953 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 36,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 34,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion of offside outer sill

Fail 18 May 2020 34,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion of offside outer sill

Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,283 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,064 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,327 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 27,210 miles

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

all brake pads look to be getting thin

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,770 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 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

X272 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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