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BT51 LKG

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2002 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 85,178 miles on the clock, averaging 3,015 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 LKG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,015

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,566
Average per year3,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 LKG 26k40k55k70k85k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage80,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage77,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage74,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage70,596 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage66,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage64,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage61,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage60,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage57,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage54,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage51,614 miles
Since last MOT+715 miles
PASS
Mileage50,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage47,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,175 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage46,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage42,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage37,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage31,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage25,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LKG
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 LKG

What car is BT51 LKG?

BT51 LKG is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 LKG?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 LKG was 85,178 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 LKG passed its MOT?

BT51 LKG has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is BT51 LKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 LKG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BT51 LKG?

BT51 LKG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.