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EF02 HCP

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 45,206 miles on the clock, averaging 1,758 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF02 HCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,758

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,020
Average per year1,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 HCP 14k22k30k37k45k '06'24'15

Check EF02 HCP

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage44,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage42,170 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage41,362 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage40,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage38,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage35,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage33,142 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage32,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage30,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,294 miles
PASS
Mileage27,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage25,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage24,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,416 miles
PASS
Mileage22,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage21,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage18,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage14,837 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage13,940 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HCP
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 HCP

What car is EF02 HCP?

EF02 HCP is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 HCP?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 HCP was 45,206 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 HCP passed its MOT?

EF02 HCP has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jun 2024.

Is EF02 HCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 HCP 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 EF02 HCP?

EF02 HCP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.