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General corrosion to sub-frames, suspension and components
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
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))
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
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
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive
Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame and suspension components corroded but not excessive
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
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))
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear No plate water marked but not failable at this time.
rear registration plate has slight water ingress
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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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