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FN52 VRC

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 94,281 miles on the clock, averaging 6,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN52 VRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,254

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 reading94,281 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 VRC 29k45k62k78k94k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage91,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage89,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage84,009 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage81,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage76,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,564 miles
PASS
Mileage65,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage57,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage52,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage42,025 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage28,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,936 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VRC
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FN52 VRC

What car is FN52 VRC?

FN52 VRC is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FN52 VRC?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 VRC was 94,281 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 VRC passed its MOT?

FN52 VRC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2016.

Is FN52 VRC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 VRC 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 FN52 VRC?

FN52 VRC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.