2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MK51 DFC
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 44,150 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1840cc
MK51 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 44,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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MK51 DFC Mileage History
- 10/05/202337,089 mi
- 10/05/202337,090 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202437,151 mi+61 mi
- 14/03/202541,523 mi+4,372 mi
- 12/03/202644,150 mi+2,627 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK51 DFC 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 (MK51 DFC) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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