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DC51 HLE

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
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 2002 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1840cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 109,067 miles on the clock, averaging 5,571 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC51 HLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,571

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

Below average
Latest reading109,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year763
Average per year5,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC51 HLE 40k57k75k92k109k '06'18'13

Check DC51 HLE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,067 miles
Since last MOT+763 miles
PASS
Mileage108,304 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage105,363 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage103,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage100,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage96,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage89,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage82,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage74,499 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage64,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage48,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage40,247 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 HLE
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DC51 HLE

What car is DC51 HLE?

DC51 HLE is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DC51 HLE?

The last recorded mileage for DC51 HLE was 109,067 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC51 HLE passed its MOT?

DC51 HLE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2018.

Is DC51 HLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC51 HLE 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 DC51 HLE?

DC51 HLE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.