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X616 DBY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,646 mi
Last recorded158,646 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 DBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 158,646 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine has a leak of oil

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 150,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 120,650 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 97,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,701 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,268 miles

all other tyres down to 4mm

all tyres showing age cracks

front and rear subframes corrosion

front number plate poor condition

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

power steering pipes above steering rack corrosion

small stone chip o/s screen

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,506 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 55,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X616 DBY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X616 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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What year was X616 DBY registered?

X616 DBY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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