2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L494 RMY
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 104,971 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L494 RMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 104,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L494 RMY 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 (L494 RMY) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L494 RMY Mileage History
- 18/10/2022104,869 mi
- 01/02/2024104,914 mi+45 mi
- 13/02/2024101,926 km
- 30/03/2026104,960 mi
- 10/04/2026104,971 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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