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EF02 JCU

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 87,840 miles on the clock, averaging 4,850 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF02 JCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,850

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,387
Average per year4,850
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 JCU 53k62k70k79k88k '06'13'10

Check EF02 JCU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage81,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage73,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage71,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage68,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage66,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage59,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage53,118 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF02 JCU

What car is EF02 JCU?

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

What is the mileage of EF02 JCU?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 JCU was 87,840 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 JCU passed its MOT?

EF02 JCU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2013.

Is EF02 JCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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