2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P3 WRL
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 52,980 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P3 WRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 52,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P3 WRL 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 (P3 WRL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
P3 WRL Mileage History
- 20/09/202251,632 mi
- 12/09/202352,052 mi+420 mi
- 19/09/202352,062 mi+10 mi
- 20/09/202452,561 mi+499 mi
- 23/09/202552,980 mi+419 mi
Average of roughly 448 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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