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BT51 VLR

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourGreen
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 1839cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 108,983 miles on the clock, averaging 7,583 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
7,583

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,983 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32,090
Average per year7,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 VLR 38k56k73k91k109k '06'15'09

Check BT51 VLR

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,983 miles
Since last MOT+32,090 miles
PASS
Mileage76,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage56,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
Mileage42,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage37,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VLR
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 VLR

What car is BT51 VLR?

BT51 VLR is a green Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 VLR was 108,983 miles, recorded on 29 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 VLR passed its MOT?

BT51 VLR has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 29 May 2015.

Is BT51 VLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 VLR 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 VLR?

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