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SO51 UPY

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 88,378 miles on the clock, averaging 5,883 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 UPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,883

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 reading88,378 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 UPY 40k52k64k76k88k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage84,039 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage81,785 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,784 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage81,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage76,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage70,503 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage61,119 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage49,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage45,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage40,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 UPY
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 UPY

What car is SO51 UPY?

SO51 UPY is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 UPY?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 UPY was 88,378 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 UPY passed its MOT?

SO51 UPY has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2014.

Is SO51 UPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 UPY 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 SO51 UPY?

SO51 UPY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.