2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LK51 FLE
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 117,356 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 FLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 117,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 FLE 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 (LK51 FLE) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 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 (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fluid level low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate & rear silencer flanges rusted through & blowing (6.1.2 (a))”.
LK51 FLE Mileage History
- 03/10/2022109,378 mi
- 29/09/2023112,218 mi+2,840 mi
- 29/09/2023112,218 mi
- 22/10/2024116,834 mi+4,616 mi
- 04/11/2024117,356 mi+522 mi
Average of roughly 3,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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