2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · Y195 BEJ
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 157,913 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
Y195 BEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 157,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y195 BEJ Mileage History
- 16/03/2022134,763 mi
- 25/03/2022134,788 mi+25 mi
- 13/01/2023151,207 mi+16,419 mi
- 27/01/2023151,209 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/2025157,913 mi+6,704 mi
Average of roughly 7,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y195 BEJ 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 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (Y195 BEJ) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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