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X273 WRC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 WRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,841 miles

General corrosion to sub-frames, suspension and components

Fail 20 Aug 2025 108,837 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to sub-frames, suspension and components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 107,261 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,284 miles

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Sub-frames and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Sep 2022 104,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Sub-frames and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,443 miles

Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under tray cover fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,855 miles

Front and rear suspension component and sub-frame corrosion.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to sub frame mount body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body close to sub-frame mount corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 97,855 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe connected to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe connected to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe feed to rear brake system leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Front and rear suspension component and sub-frame corrosion.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to sub frame mount body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body close to sub-frame mount corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 97,001 miles

Both side front and rear suspension component corroded!!

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,757 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,956 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,680 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear No plate water marked but not failable at this time.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,167 miles

rear registration plate has slight water ingress

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 40,023 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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X273 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X273 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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X273 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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