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EA02 VVT

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 55,785 miles on the clock, averaging 2,105 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA02 VVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,105

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 reading55,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year598
Average per year2,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VVT 13k24k35k45k56k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,785 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage55,187 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
PASS
Mileage54,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage53,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage51,698 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage50,721 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage49,930 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage48,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage45,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage43,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage41,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage36,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage35,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage29,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage26,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage24,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage21,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage18,874 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage13,434 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VVT
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 VVT

What car is EA02 VVT?

EA02 VVT is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 VVT?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VVT was 55,785 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VVT passed its MOT?

EA02 VVT has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2026.

Is EA02 VVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VVT 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 EA02 VVT?

EA02 VVT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.