2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H296 VHL
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 167,914 km. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 167,914 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H296 VHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
- 167,914 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H296 VHL 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 (H296 VHL) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
H296 VHL Odometer History
- 31/03/2022163,030 mi
- 16/03/2023165,109 mi+2,079 mi
- 22/03/2023165,144 mi+35 mi
- 11/03/2024166,865 mi+1,721 mi
- 24/03/2026167,914 km
Average of roughly 1,227 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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