2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KL51 JEL
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 52,810 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL51 JEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 52,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KL51 JEL 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 (KL51 JEL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KL51 JEL Mileage History
- 20/04/202248,654 mi
- 06/04/202349,440 mi+786 mi
- 16/04/202450,720 mi+1,280 mi
- 23/04/202552,085 mi+1,365 mi
- 02/04/202652,810 mi+725 mi
Average of roughly 1,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- 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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