2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · N5 SMX
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 79,369 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N5 SMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 79,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N5 SMX 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 (N5 SMX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N5 SMX Mileage History
- 14/03/202272,643 mi
- 08/03/202374,007 mi+1,364 mi
- 04/03/202475,744 mi+1,737 mi
- 03/03/202577,245 mi+1,501 mi
- 19/03/202679,369 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 1,676 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: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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