2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · X278 SNO
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 79,065 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X278 SNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 79,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X278 SNO 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 (X278 SNO) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X278 SNO Mileage History
- 10/08/202371,859 mi
- 12/08/202476,183 mi+4,324 mi
- 23/08/202476,228 mi+45 mi
- 07/08/202579,061 mi+2,833 mi
- 07/08/202579,065 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,614 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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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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