2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · YV51 OLA
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 77,530 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV51 OLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
- 77,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV51 OLA 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 (YV51 OLA) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body ”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
YV51 OLA Mileage History
- 26/04/202362,751 mi
- 02/05/202362,791 mi+40 mi
- 08/05/202466,603 mi+3,812 mi
- 19/06/202575,296 mi+8,693 mi
- 12/06/202677,530 mi+2,234 mi
Average of roughly 4,722 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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