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GN52 VRL

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 18,520 miles on the clock, averaging 410 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GN52 VRL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
18,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
410

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 reading18,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 VRL 10k12k14k16k19k '05'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage18,520 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,509 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage18,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage17,049 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage16,619 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage16,467 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
PASS
Mileage16,193 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
PASS
Mileage15,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,903 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage15,251 miles
Since last MOT+639 miles
PASS
Mileage14,612 miles
Since last MOT+640 miles
PASS
Mileage13,972 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
PASS
Mileage13,527 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage12,917 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage12,145 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage11,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage9,908 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 VRL

What car is GN52 VRL?

GN52 VRL is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 VRL was 18,520 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 VRL passed its MOT?

GN52 VRL has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is GN52 VRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN52 VRL 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 GN52 VRL?

GN52 VRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.