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FM51 UPD

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
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 1840cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 61,497 miles on the clock, averaging 2,218 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 UPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,218

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 reading61,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,856
Average per year2,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 UPD 22k32k42k52k61k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage50,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage44,871 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,852 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage44,552 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,547 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage43,845 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
PASS
Mileage43,647 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage42,749 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
PASS
Mileage42,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage40,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage37,472 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
PASS
Mileage36,856 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage35,546 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage34,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage33,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage31,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage27,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage22,270 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UPD
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 UPD

What car is FM51 UPD?

FM51 UPD is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 UPD?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 UPD was 61,497 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 UPD passed its MOT?

FM51 UPD has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is FM51 UPD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 UPD 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 FM51 UPD?

FM51 UPD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.