2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · W397 EEO
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 134,409 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1598cc
W397 EEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 134,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W397 EEO Mileage History
- 29/06/2023123,246 mi
- 28/06/2024127,552 mi+4,306 mi
- 04/07/2024127,599 mi+47 mi
- 09/06/2025134,115 mi+6,516 mi
- 16/06/2025134,409 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 5,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W397 EEO 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 (W397 EEO) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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