2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W118 AJO
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 110,932 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W118 AJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 110,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W118 AJO 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 (W118 AJO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
W118 AJO Mileage History
- 10/11/2022108,170 mi
- 31/10/2023110,065 mi+1,895 mi
- 31/10/2023110,065 mi
- 13/11/2024110,672 mi+607 mi
- 14/11/2025110,932 mi+260 mi
Average of roughly 917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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