2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · W961 DFC
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2000. Recorded mileage 82,522 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W961 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 82,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W961 DFC 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 (W961 DFC) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W961 DFC Mileage History
- 07/07/202380,394 mi
- 12/07/202482,466 mi+2,072 mi
- 28/05/202582,508 mi+42 mi
- 30/09/202582,517 mi+9 mi
- 06/10/202582,522 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 945 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: Poor
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