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X601 DAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 DAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 76,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,230 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 76,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,375 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 74,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

n/s hand brake effort low

o/s sill poor

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,131 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine fault (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor As Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor As Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

inner sills corroded o/s n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,372 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 65,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,766 miles

long travel on handbrake.

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,210 miles

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

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

25% front brake imbalance!

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,127 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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X601 DAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X601 DAE, 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 X601 DAE registered?

X601 DAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X601 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X601 DAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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