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X61 HDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 93,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 87,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Tempory fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,652 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,657 miles

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,652 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,701 miles

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,804 miles

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

surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones and rear anti roll bar.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,782 miles

n/s outer lower sill very rusty but not holed and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 41,722 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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X61 HDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 X61 HDV, 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 X61 HDV registered?

X61 HDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X61 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X61 HDV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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