2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AK51 CAM
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 107,226 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK51 CAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 107,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK51 CAM 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 (AK51 CAM) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AK51 CAM Mileage History
- 27/03/2024104,018 mi
- 20/03/2025106,123 mi+2,105 mi
- 21/03/2025106,123 mi
- 30/03/2026107,225 mi+1,102 mi
- 30/03/2026107,226 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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