2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · Y945 AKJ
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 75,275 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1840cc
Y945 AKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 75,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y945 AKJ Mileage History
- 05/06/202370,609 mi
- 11/07/202471,482 mi+873 mi
- 24/09/202471,499 mi+17 mi
- 08/10/202575,267 mi+3,768 mi
- 15/10/202575,275 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y945 AKJ 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 (Y945 AKJ) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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