2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · RJ51 MZP
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 109,211 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ51 MZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 109,211 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.
RJ51 MZP 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 (RJ51 MZP) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ51 MZP Mileage History
- 27/07/202296,453 mi
- 17/07/202397,010 mi+557 mi
- 13/08/2024103,991 mi+6,981 mi
- 13/08/2025109,210 mi+5,219 mi
- 15/08/2025109,211 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,179 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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