2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · W331 ABW
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 78,876 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W331 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 78,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W331 ABW 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 (W331 ABW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
W331 ABW Mileage History
- 28/03/202473,843 mi
- 10/04/202575,229 mi+1,386 mi
- 14/04/202575,480 mi+251 mi
- 24/03/202678,876 mi+3,396 mi
- 25/03/202678,876 mi
Average of roughly 2,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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