2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · W46 YCA
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 135,401 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W46 YCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 135,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W46 YCA 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 (W46 YCA) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W46 YCA Mileage History
- 05/01/2023132,726 mi
- 11/05/2024134,082 mi+1,356 mi
- 09/07/2024134,112 mi+30 mi
- 21/06/2025135,039 mi+927 mi
- 23/10/2025135,401 mi+362 mi
Average of roughly 956 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: Below Average
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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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