2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K568 BVM
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2000. Recorded mileage 132,432 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K568 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 132,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K568 BVM 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 (K568 BVM) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
K568 BVM Mileage History
- 01/12/2021131,610 mi
- 03/12/2021131,612 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2023131,941 mi+329 mi
- 20/06/2024132,419 mi+478 mi
- 08/11/2024132,432 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 280 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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