2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L538 NMJ
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 203,635 km. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 203,635 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L538 NMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 203,635 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L538 NMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mazda Mx-5 (L538 NMJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L538 NMJ Odometer History
- 30/08/2023164,711 km
- 22/09/2023164,732 km+21 km
- 19/09/2024196,970 km+32,238 km
- 20/09/2024196,970 km
- 17/09/2025203,635 km+6,665 km
Average of roughly 18,980 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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