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MX51 SHX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 46,207 miles on the clock, averaging 1,253 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 SHX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
46,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
1,253

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year70
Average per year1,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 SHX 21k27k33k40k46k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,207 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
PASS
Mileage46,137 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
PASS
Mileage46,102 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage46,027 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
PASS
Mileage45,550 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage44,981 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage44,647 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
PASS
Mileage44,441 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage44,409 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage44,235 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage43,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,589 miles
PASS
Mileage42,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage36,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage31,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage26,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage20,700 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,668 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 SHX
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 SHX

What car is MX51 SHX?

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

What is the mileage of MX51 SHX?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 SHX was 46,207 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 SHX passed its MOT?

MX51 SHX has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is MX51 SHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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