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X609 OBP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 OBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 56,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,067 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,676 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,386 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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X609 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X609 OBP, 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 X609 OBP registered?

X609 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X609 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 OBP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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