2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · X47 XAR
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 59,291 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X47 XAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 59,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X47 XAR 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 (X47 XAR) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
X47 XAR Mileage History
- 09/03/202458,296 mi
- 20/02/202558,801 mi+505 mi
- 20/02/202558,801 mi
- 27/06/202659,281 mi+480 mi
- 06/07/202659,291 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 428 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: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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