2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CE51 FYA
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 116,688 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE51 FYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 116,688 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.
CE51 FYA 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 (CE51 FYA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CE51 FYA Mileage History
- 21/09/2022110,510 mi
- 30/08/2023112,459 mi+1,949 mi
- 21/08/2024114,418 mi+1,959 mi
- 16/09/2025116,562 mi+2,144 mi
- 16/10/2025116,688 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 2,013 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: Below Average
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