2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · 9296 OI
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 37,293 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9296 OI Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 37,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9296 OI MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (9296 OI) between November 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
9296 OI Mileage History
- 11/11/202136,334 mi
- 20/10/202236,646 mi+312 mi
- 23/02/202437,068 mi+422 mi
- 31/03/202537,293 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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