2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · E285 SJB
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 103,996 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E285 SJB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 103,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E285 SJB 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 (E285 SJB) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E285 SJB Mileage History
- 13/05/2024103,996 mi
- 13/05/2024103,996 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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