2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · F562 LFC
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 52,589 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F562 LFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 52,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F562 LFC 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 (F562 LFC) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split tread (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split on edges (5.2”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
F562 LFC Mileage History
- 26/06/202450,737 mi
- 26/06/202450,737 mi
- 07/07/202551,711 mi+974 mi
- 24/07/202551,712 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/202652,589 mi+877 mi
Average of roughly 899 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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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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