2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H742 DPN
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 150,303 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H742 DPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 150,303 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.
H742 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mazda Mx-5 (H742 DPN) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H742 DPN Mileage History
- 07/05/2022150,284 mi
- 20/06/2024150,303 mi+19 mi
- 08/09/2025150,740 mi+437 mi
- 09/09/2025150,303 mi-437 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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