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X956 DBO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 DBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,802 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 73,799 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 71,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 64,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive no holes at this time (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,208 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,185 miles

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

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

uneven wear on both rear tyres on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

uneven wear on both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 53,866 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 53,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 53,232 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 53,220 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,490 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,401 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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X956 DBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X956 DBO, 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 X956 DBO registered?

X956 DBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X956 DBO safe to buy?

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