2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · Y893 BCL
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 127,331 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y893 BCL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 127,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y893 BCL Mileage History
- 12/03/2022103,478 mi
- 31/03/2023116,021 mi+12,543 mi
- 23/03/2024122,802 mi+6,781 mi
- 31/03/2025127,331 mi+4,529 mi
Average of roughly 7,813 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y893 BCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (Y893 BCL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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