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MX51 RUS

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 102,959 miles on the clock, averaging 3,394 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 RUS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,394

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 reading102,959 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,340
Average per year3,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 RUS 34k51k68k86k103k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage101,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage99,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage96,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage93,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage91,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage88,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage86,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage83,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage79,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage76,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage74,441 miles
PASS
Mileage85,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage80,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage75,311 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,308 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage74,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage72,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage67,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage62,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage53,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,899 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage43,881 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage33,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RUS
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 RUS

What car is MX51 RUS?

MX51 RUS is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX51 RUS?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 RUS was 102,959 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 RUS passed its MOT?

MX51 RUS has had 25 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (22 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.

Is MX51 RUS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 RUS 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 MX51 RUS?

MX51 RUS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.