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X611 SCC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX611 SCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,372 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear outer sill is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,622 miles

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

Front sub frame has corrosion but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill has corrosion but not seriously weakened

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

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

Rear sub frame has corrosion but not seriously weakened

suspension components have corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front sub frame has corrosion but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill has corrosion but not seriously weakened

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

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

Rear sub frame has corrosion but not seriously weakened

suspension components have corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Aug 2024 71,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES REPLACED (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,726 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 69,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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 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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general condition of under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,706 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general condition of under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,489 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP ARMS FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP ARMS FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,460 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,549 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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X611 SCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 X611 SCC, 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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X611 SCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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