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LP51 TAU

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 140,448 miles on the clock, averaging 5,967 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LP51 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,967

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

Below average
Latest reading140,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LP51 TAU 37k63k89k115k140k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,448 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,443 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,428 miles
Since last MOT+14,814 miles
PASS
Mileage125,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage122,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage120,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage118,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage116,407 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage112,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage110,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage107,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage103,738 miles
Since last MOT+56,320 miles
PASS
Mileage47,418 miles
PASS
Mileage89,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,392 miles
PASS
Mileage81,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage73,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage64,518 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage57,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage46,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage37,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TAU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LP51 TAU

What car is LP51 TAU?

LP51 TAU is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LP51 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for LP51 TAU was 140,448 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP51 TAU passed its MOT?

LP51 TAU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2022.

Is LP51 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LP51 TAU 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 LP51 TAU?

LP51 TAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.