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SW51 BWZ

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 108,906 miles on the clock, averaging 4,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 BWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,985
Average per year4,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW51 BWZ 58k70k83k96k109k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,906 miles
Since last MOT+12,985 miles
PASS
Mileage95,921 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage89,385 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,361 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage88,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage85,115 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage81,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage73,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage69,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage64,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 BWZ

What car is SW51 BWZ?

SW51 BWZ is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.

What is the mileage of SW51 BWZ?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 BWZ was 108,906 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 BWZ passed its MOT?

SW51 BWZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2016.

Is SW51 BWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 BWZ 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 SW51 BWZ?

SW51 BWZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.