Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
561 FGMOT history
561 FG is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 35,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 35,033 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 561 FG
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
561 FG was last recorded at 35,033 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,008 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,033 miles
- 2025 – 35,008 miles
- 2024 – 34,962 miles
- 2023 – 34,888 miles
- 2022 – 34,801 miles
- 2021 – 34,602 miles
- 2020 – 34,475 miles
- 2019 – 34,302 miles
- 2018 – 34,041 miles
- 2017 – 33,697 miles
- 2016 – 33,397 miles
- 2015 – 33,118 miles
- 2014 – 32,601 miles
- 2013 – 32,090 miles
- 2012 – 30,381 miles
- 2011 – 28,435 miles
- 2010 – 27,289 miles
- 2009 – 26,755 miles
- 2008 – 23,911 miles
- 2007 – 23,222 miles
- 2006 – 21,022 miles
- 2005 – 19,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,033 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,033 miles (+25)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 35,033 miles
- Test number
- 196232125188
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,008 miles (+46)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 35,008 miles
- Test number
- 703012373925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,962 miles (+74)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 34,962 miles
- Test number
- 970511207024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,888 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 34,888 miles
- Test number
- 949377456145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,801 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 34,801 miles
- Test number
- 513539727631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,602 miles
- Test number
- 616940866204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,602 miles (+127)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,602 miles
- Test number
- 365799794171
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass34,475 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,475 miles
- Test number
- 128458726489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,302 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 34,302 miles
- Test number
- 509741594381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,041 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 34,041 miles
- Test number
- 948831489169
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf & osf suspension drop link damaged/worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and weak
- AdvisoryWheel valves begining to perish
Fail34,040 miles (+343)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,040 miles
- Test number
- 348028989050
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNsf & osf suspension drop link damaged/worn
- AdvisoryPoor service and parking brake efficiency at osr brake
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and weak
- AdvisoryWheel valves begining to perish
Pass33,697 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 33,697 miles
- Test number
- 595614210434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,397 miles (+279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 33,397 miles
- Test number
- 865346368724
- AdvisoryCorrosion in front and rear,top and lower suspension arms
- AdvisoryNsf suspension droplink damaged
Pass33,118 miles (+517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,118 miles
- Test number
- 971564826224
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing screen
- AdvisoryNsf suspension drop link damaged
Pass32,601 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,601 miles
- Test number
- 768224434220
- NoteEvidence of heat damage to osf brake disc
- NoteWorn patch on brake pedal rubber
Fail32,600 miles (+510)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,600 miles
- Test number
- 295834934276
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEvidence of heat damage to osf brake disc
- NoteOsf brake binding slightly
- NoteWorn patch on brake pedal rubber
Pass32,090 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,090 miles
- Test number
- 377132933497
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass30,381 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,381 miles
- Test number
- 915583532229
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass28,435 miles (+1,146)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,435 miles
- Test number
- 728809731230
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly.
Pass27,289 miles (+534)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,289 miles
- Test number
- 612567640289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side front brake binding slightly
- NoteOff side front brake binding slightly
- NotePower steering pipe at steering rack corroded
Pass26,755 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,755 miles
- Test number
- 742198949203
- NoteN/S headlamp lens protector insecurre.
Fail26,755 miles (+2,844)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,755 miles
- Test number
- 250498249269
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- NoteN/S headlamp lens protector insecurre.
Pass23,911 miles (+689)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,911 miles
- Test number
- 102907048258
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteDriver's washer jet not hitting screen.
- NoteFront power steering pipes badly corroded.
Pass23,222 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,222 miles
- Test number
- 313424847408
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass21,022 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,022 miles
- Test number
- 502678846206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,545 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 19,545 miles
- Test number
- 961195945276
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about 561 FG
- What vehicle is registration 561 FG currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 561 FG on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 561 FG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 561 FG is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 561 FG?
- The MOT on 561 FG is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 561 FG done?
- 561 FG was recorded at 35,033 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 738 miles a year.
- Has 561 FG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 561 FG has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on 561 FG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 561 FG find?
- 561 FG passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 14 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.
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