2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · Y228 BSH
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 101,660 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y228 BSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 101,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y228 BSH 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 (Y228 BSH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y228 BSH Mileage History
- 18/03/202483,200 mi
- 18/03/202483,200 mi
- 14/03/202590,776 mi+7,576 mi
- 13/03/2026101,660 mi+10,884 mi
- 13/03/2026101,660 mi
Average of roughly 9,297 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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