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X606 DBY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,387 mi
Last recorded102,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 DBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 102,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 102,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,305 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,186 miles

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

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

body has slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

body has slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

body has slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Rear end of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,003 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,610 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 61,610 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,451 miles

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

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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X606 DBY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X606 DBY, 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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X606 DBY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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