2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · Y69 UYS
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 98,918 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y69 UYS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2021
- 98,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y69 UYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (Y69 UYS) between September 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
Y69 UYS Mileage History
- 01/09/200659,334 mi
- 02/09/200659,334 mi
- 21/08/200766,885 mi+7,551 mi
- 15/12/200868,458 mi+1,573 mi
- 11/12/200973,353 mi+4,895 mi
- 14/12/200973,356 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/201079,484 mi+6,128 mi
- 14/12/201079,653 mi+169 mi
- 15/12/201079,663 mi+10 mi
- 24/10/201183,168 mi+3,505 mi
- 24/10/201183,168 mi
- 20/10/201284,635 mi+1,467 mi
- 18/10/201386,108 mi+1,473 mi
- 18/10/201386,108 mi
- 18/10/201487,472 mi+1,364 mi
- 04/05/201688,297 mi+825 mi
- 06/05/201788,721 mi+424 mi
- 11/05/201788,734 mi+13 mi
- 02/06/201889,854 mi+1,120 mi
- 04/06/201889,854 mi
- 01/06/201992,812 mi+2,958 mi
- 30/05/202095,984 mi+3,172 mi
- 15/05/202198,918 mi+2,934 mi
Average of roughly 2,692 miles per year across 23 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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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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