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X491 DAX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,427 mi
Last recorded41,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 DAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,427 miles

All underside suspension and springs and exhaust heavy surface corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 41,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appx 2mm just in mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appx 2mm just in mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath components surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front and rear suspension components in very rusty condition

Pass 4 May 2021 40,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension and brake components in corroded condition

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,424 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,647 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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X491 DAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X491 DAX, 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 X491 DAX registered?

X491 DAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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