2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · X896 BRP
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 95,539 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X896 BRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2024
- 95,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X896 BRP 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 (X896 BRP) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likel”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at front (7.1.1 (a)”.
X896 BRP Mileage History
- 12/09/202292,457 mi
- 15/09/202292,457 mi
- 16/09/202393,604 mi+1,147 mi
- 18/09/202393,604 mi
- 05/09/202495,539 mi+1,935 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 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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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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