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VA02 NBJ

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 119,487 miles on the clock, averaging 4,304 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA02 NBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading119,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA02 NBJ 37k58k78k99k119k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,487 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,136 miles
PASS
Mileage106,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,350 miles
Since last MOT+18,358 miles
PASS
Mileage87,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage86,502 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage85,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage82,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage79,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage74,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage69,574 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage68,849 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage66,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,915 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
PASS
Mileage66,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,710 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage66,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,100 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
PASS
Mileage65,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage63,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage57,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage51,239 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage37,464 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 NBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About VA02 NBJ

What car is VA02 NBJ?

VA02 NBJ is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VA02 NBJ?

The last recorded mileage for VA02 NBJ was 119,487 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA02 NBJ passed its MOT?

VA02 NBJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is VA02 NBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA02 NBJ 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 VA02 NBJ?

VA02 NBJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.