2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SP51 VBA
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 123,760 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP51 VBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2025
- 123,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP51 VBA 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 (SP51 VBA) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
SP51 VBA Mileage History
- 07/02/2022116,617 mi
- 04/03/2023119,863 mi+3,246 mi
- 22/04/2023120,292 mi+429 mi
- 06/05/2023120,292 mi
- 04/02/2025123,760 mi+3,468 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 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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