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X288 WRC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,467 mi
Last recorded102,467 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 WRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint play

floors corroding

sills weld repairs

suspension arms heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,575 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both sides front wings corroded

radiator in poor condition

suspension corroding

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all wheel arches corroded

both sides front wings corroded

radiator in poor condition

suspension corroding

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,141 miles

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar link

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,262 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link

vehicle under side rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both wiper torn slightly

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

radiator in poor condition

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link

vehicle under side rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,059 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit o/s front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,388 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sides front chassis rail under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,666 miles

front number plate deteriorating

exhaust corroding around rear joint

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,666 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding around rear joint

front number plate deteriorating

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,531 miles

all shock absorbers slightly damp

both number plate starting to deteriorate

both sides outer sills corroded but double skinned

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorbers slightly damp

both number plate starting to deteriorate

both sides outer sills corroded but double skinned

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all shock absorbers leaking slightly

all suspension components rusting

signs of corrosion at rear of both sills will soon require attention

Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all shock absorbers leaking slightly

all suspension components rusting

signs of corrosion at rear of both sills will soon require attention

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,004 miles

both sides sills showing signs of corrosion

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake discs and pads appear worn

Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner outer edge

rear brake discs rusty on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,795 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner outer edge

rear brake discs rusty on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,815 miles

front and rear sub frames and suspensions rusting

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

paint damage to n/s door and rear quarter panel

rear brake pads appear worn and discs rusting

small chip in windscreen on n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system is deteriorating ( rusting around flanges and pipework )

Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,702 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

some damage to n/s of vehicle

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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X288 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X288 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 X288 WRC registered?

X288 WRC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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