2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W498 HAO
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2000. Recorded mileage 24,968 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W498 HAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 24,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W498 HAO 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 (W498 HAO) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W498 HAO Mileage History
- 07/03/202321,190 mi
- 21/03/202421,543 mi+353 mi
- 28/03/202524,063 mi+2,520 mi
- 28/03/202524,068 mi+5 mi
- 20/01/202624,968 mi+900 mi
Average of roughly 1,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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