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EX52 GCU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 122,272 miles on the clock, averaging 6,931 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 GCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,931

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 reading122,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,220
Average per year6,931
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX52 GCU 32k55k77k100k122k '06'19'13

Check EX52 GCU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage117,052 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage109,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage103,765 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage96,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,798 miles
PASS
Mileage70,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage62,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage56,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage48,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage40,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,253 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 GCU

What car is EX52 GCU?

EX52 GCU is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 GCU?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 GCU was 122,272 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 GCU passed its MOT?

EX52 GCU has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2019.

Is EX52 GCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 GCU 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 EX52 GCU?

EX52 GCU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.