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X606 OFC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,903 mi
Last recorded52,903 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 OFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens excessively cloudy, no/poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a cut deep enough to reach cord and leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens excessively cloudy, no/poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded in the inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 49,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R inner and outer sill is corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in a poor condition, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 49,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R inner and outer sill is corroding.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in a poor condition, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper limit of acceptable wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroding. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are in a poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arms in general are getting rather rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2023 46,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper limit of acceptable wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroding. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are in a poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arms in general are getting rather rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R wing has some damage.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,257 miles

All suspension arms are corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 40,257 miles

All suspension arms are corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and inner surface has a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disk is showing signs of excess heat/binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and inner surface has a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and inner surface has a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disk is showing signs of excess heat/binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and inner surface has a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2018 32,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing/cracking/perishing on the inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing/cracking/perishing on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre is wearing/cracking/perishing on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre is wearing/cracking/perishing on the inner and outer shoulders

unable to test front wiper blades as the screen wash does not work

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,895 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,148 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,714 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,544 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 19,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,454 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend a tracking check

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre has stone lodged in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,916 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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X606 OFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X606 OFC, 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 OFC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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