2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H658 LJA
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 78,469 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H658 LJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 78,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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H658 LJA 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 (H658 LJA) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H658 LJA Mileage History
- 05/12/202264,936 mi
- 21/12/202371,539 mi+6,603 mi
- 08/01/202471,565 mi+26 mi
- 14/03/202578,452 mi+6,887 mi
- 18/03/202578,469 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,926 miles 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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