2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MXZ 8003
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 61,694 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MXZ 8003 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 61,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MXZ 8003 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 (MXZ 8003) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MXZ 8003 Mileage History
- 04/09/202359,285 mi
- 13/09/202359,356 mi+71 mi
- 12/09/202459,929 mi+573 mi
- 17/09/202561,691 mi+1,762 mi
- 24/09/202561,694 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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