2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · Y721 ADU
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 64,162 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y721 ADU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 64,162 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.
Y721 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (Y721 ADU) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Y721 ADU Mileage History
- 22/09/202263,799 mi
- 29/09/202363,979 mi+180 mi
- 11/11/202464,162 mi+183 mi
- 11/11/202464,162 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 4 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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