2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J556 KHY
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 285,505 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J556 KHY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 285,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J556 KHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (J556 KHY) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J556 KHY Mileage History
- 25/08/2022269,259 mi
- 30/08/2023285,378 mi+16,119 mi
- 05/09/2023285,505 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 15,785 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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