2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L16 WLK
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 63,062 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L16 WLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 63,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L16 WLK 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 (L16 WLK) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 41 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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.
L16 WLK Mileage History
- 29/11/202162,478 mi
- 23/11/202262,841 mi+363 mi
- 04/12/202362,934 mi+93 mi
- 04/12/202463,037 mi+103 mi
- 05/12/202563,062 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 145 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: Excellent
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