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MX51 FAB

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
ColourRed
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 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 73,860 miles on the clock, averaging 2,320 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 FAB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,320

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,215
Average per year2,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 FAB 29k40k52k63k74k '07'26'16

Check MX51 FAB

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage68,645 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage54,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage51,460 miles
Since last MOT+749 miles
PASS
Mileage50,711 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
PASS
Mileage50,152 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage49,372 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage46,662 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
PASS
Mileage46,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage44,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,985 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage44,171 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage43,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage40,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage37,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage33,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage29,321 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FAB
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 FAB

What car is MX51 FAB?

MX51 FAB is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 FAB?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 FAB was 73,860 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 FAB passed its MOT?

MX51 FAB has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is MX51 FAB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 FAB 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 MX51 FAB?

MX51 FAB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.