2000 Mazda 2.5L Petrol · W497 DAK
2000 Mazda (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 89,678 km. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 89,678 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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W497 DAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 89,678 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W497 DAK 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 Unknown (W497 DAK) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogged up (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogged up (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
W497 DAK Odometer History
- 17/04/202386,793 km
- 19/04/202386,796 km+3 km
- 30/05/202488,800 km+2,004 km
- 29/08/202589,677 km+877 km
- 09/09/202589,678 km+1 km
Average of roughly 1,203 km 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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