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EF02 HSO

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 59,867 miles on the clock, averaging 3,123 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF02 HSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,123

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 reading59,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year180
Average per year3,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 HSO 15k27k38k49k60k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,867 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage51,489 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
PASS
Mileage50,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage46,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage41,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage39,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage36,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage31,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage28,874 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage25,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage21,450 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,430 miles
PASS
Mileage18,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage15,391 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HSO
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 HSO

What car is EF02 HSO?

EF02 HSO is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 HSO?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 HSO was 59,867 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 HSO passed its MOT?

EF02 HSO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2020.

Is EF02 HSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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