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SY51 VNG

2001 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 85,215 miles on the clock, averaging 5,592 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 VNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,592

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 reading85,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 VNG 24k39k54k70k85k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,215 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,210 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage77,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage70,597 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage70,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage62,884 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage58,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage54,019 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,494 miles
PASS
Mileage39,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,935 miles
PASS
Mileage30,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage23,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VNG
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 VNG

What car is SY51 VNG?

SY51 VNG is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 VNG?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 VNG was 85,215 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 VNG passed its MOT?

SY51 VNG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2016.

Is SY51 VNG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 VNG 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 SY51 VNG?

SY51 VNG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.