2000 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YIW 3005
2000 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 177,524 km. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 177,524 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YIW 3005 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 177,524 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YIW 3005 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mazda Mx-5 (YIW 3005) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe accross rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
YIW 3005 Odometer History
- 15/11/200598,548 mi
- 14/11/2006103,455 mi+4,907 mi
- 14/11/2007107,578 mi+4,123 mi
- 26/11/2008111,815 mi+4,237 mi
- 26/11/2008111,815 mi
- 20/10/2009114,181 mi+2,366 mi
- 19/10/2010120,334 mi+6,153 mi
- 19/10/2010120,334 mi
- 23/05/2016158,573 mi+38,239 mi
- 08/08/2017163,328 mi+4,755 mi
- 11/08/2017163,329 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2021172,413 km
- 13/07/2022173,737 km+1,324 km
- 17/07/2023174,639 km+902 km
- 18/07/2024175,469 km+830 km
- 30/06/2025176,398 km+929 km
- 01/07/2026177,524 km+1,126 km
Average of roughly 3,829 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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