2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W79 WHD
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2000. Recorded mileage 80,233 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1840cc
W79 WHD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2016
- 80,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W79 WHD Mileage History
- 21/10/200523,015 mi
- 21/10/200523,015 mi
- 23/10/200625,168 mi+2,153 mi
- 05/09/200726,158 mi+990 mi
- 11/09/200838,028 mi+11,870 mi
- 11/09/200838,028 mi
- 26/01/201040,865 mi+2,837 mi
- 15/02/201147,833 mi+6,968 mi
- 08/02/201254,926 mi+7,093 mi
- 11/02/201361,971 mi+7,045 mi
- 10/02/201468,954 mi+6,983 mi
- 11/02/201468,954 mi
- 12/02/201576,029 mi+7,075 mi
- 12/02/201680,233 mi+4,204 mi
Average of roughly 5,549 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
W79 WHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mazda Mx-5 (W79 WHD) between October 2005 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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