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DC51 TAF

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 88,027 miles on the clock, averaging 3,030 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC51 TAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,030

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year482
Average per year3,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC51 TAF 40k52k64k76k88k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,027 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
PASS
Mileage87,545 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage86,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage85,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage84,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage82,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage81,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage79,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage76,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage71,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage65,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage62,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage59,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,008 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage51,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage47,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage44,655 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage39,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 TAF
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DC51 TAF

What car is DC51 TAF?

DC51 TAF is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DC51 TAF?

The last recorded mileage for DC51 TAF was 88,027 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC51 TAF passed its MOT?

DC51 TAF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2021.

Is DC51 TAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC51 TAF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DC51 TAF?

DC51 TAF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.