2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · X521 BYD
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 94,424 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X521 BYD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 94,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X521 BYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mazda Mx-5 (X521 BYD) between November 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
X521 BYD Mileage History
- 01/11/202294,409 mi
- 29/05/202494,424 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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