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FP51 RCU

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
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 1840cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 89,131 miles on the clock, averaging 1,975 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,975

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,824
Average per year1,975
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP51 RCU 64k70k77k83k89k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,131 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage87,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage83,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage81,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage79,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage77,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage75,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,316 miles
PASS
Mileage71,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage70,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage68,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage63,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 RCU

What car is FP51 RCU?

FP51 RCU is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 RCU was 89,131 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 RCU passed its MOT?

FP51 RCU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2019.

Is FP51 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 RCU 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 FP51 RCU?

FP51 RCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.