2000 Mazda MX-5 · 10,691 MOT tests
2000 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2000 Mazda MX-5s fail 38% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 MX-5 years (10,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 90,605
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,691
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 16.3% of tests fail here (128% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks16.3%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes13%
- Suspension10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 5.34%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.69%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.17%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Carbon monoxide high, default limits 3.13%
High carbon monoxide at fast idle suggests engine or exhaust-emission faults, so diagnosis is recommended before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.86%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 2.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.36%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.08%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.16%)
Other years
Every Mazda MX-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2000 Mazda MX-5s fail 38% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 MX-5 years (10,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often carbon monoxide high after fast idle (5.34% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (4.69% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Mazda MX-5 shows 90,605 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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