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FD51 VHM

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 78,375 miles on the clock, averaging 1,859 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD51 VHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,859

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-419
Average per year1,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD51 VHM 44k53k61k70k78k '05'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,375 miles
PASS
Mileage78,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage77,514 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage76,594 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage76,103 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,538 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage75,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage73,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage69,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,842 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage60,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage57,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage54,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage50,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage44,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VHM
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FD51 VHM

What car is FD51 VHM?

FD51 VHM is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FD51 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for FD51 VHM was 78,375 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD51 VHM passed its MOT?

FD51 VHM has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2024.

Is FD51 VHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD51 VHM 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 FD51 VHM?

FD51 VHM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.