2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LC51 RCZ
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/11/2001. Recorded mileage 113,435 miles. MOT valid until 20/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1840cc
LC51 RCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 113,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LC51 RCZ Mileage History
- 16/03/202493,739 mi
- 15/05/2025102,322 mi+8,583 mi
- 15/06/2026113,351 mi+11,029 mi
- 18/06/2026113,401 mi+50 mi
- 22/06/2026113,435 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 8,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC51 RCZ 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 (LC51 RCZ) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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