2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W261 DRN
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 119,908 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W261 DRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 119,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W261 DRN 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 (W261 DRN) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
W261 DRN Mileage History
- 06/05/202292,558 mi
- 28/02/202393,403 mi+845 mi
- 13/03/2024109,143 mi+15,740 mi
- 20/03/2024109,143 mi
- 18/03/2025119,908 mi+10,765 mi
Average of roughly 9,541 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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