2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · Y501 ATR
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 121,948 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y501 ATR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2022
- 121,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y501 ATR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (Y501 ATR) between June 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
Y501 ATR Mileage History
- 19/06/200680,391 mi
- 10/08/200786,969 mi+6,578 mi
- 10/08/200786,969 mi
- 07/08/200893,068 mi+6,099 mi
- 07/08/200893,068 mi
- 05/08/200997,969 mi+4,901 mi
- 03/11/2010103,896 mi+5,927 mi
- 15/10/2011107,638 mi+3,742 mi
- 24/11/2012109,623 mi+1,985 mi
- 27/11/2012109,623 mi
- 23/11/2013111,302 mi+1,679 mi
- 16/07/2018113,129 mi+1,827 mi
- 06/07/2019115,488 mi+2,359 mi
- 16/01/2021119,533 mi+4,045 mi
- 18/12/2021120,692 mi+1,159 mi
- 17/12/2022121,948 mi+1,256 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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