2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · NA51 LFM
2001 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 105,481 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA51 LFM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2023
- 105,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA51 LFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mazda Mx-5 (NA51 LFM) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NA51 LFM Mileage History
- 19/05/2022104,773 mi
- 10/06/2022104,777 mi+4 mi
- 09/06/2023105,481 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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