2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W257 CBL
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 89,552 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W257 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 89,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W257 CBL 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 (W257 CBL) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
W257 CBL Mileage History
- 15/03/202275,587 mi
- 20/03/202382,740 mi+7,153 mi
- 20/03/202382,743 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/202489,544 mi+6,801 mi
- 03/04/202489,552 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,799 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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