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VU52 PYL

2002 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 148,717 miles on the clock, averaging 10,065 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 PYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,222
Average per year10,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 PYL 35k63k92k120k149k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage140,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,362 miles
PASS
Mileage128,133 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage118,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage113,471 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage101,509 miles
Since last MOT+10,832 miles
PASS
Mileage90,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
Mileage79,310 miles
Since last MOT+12,503 miles
PASS
Mileage66,807 miles
Since last MOT+14,848 miles
PASS
Mileage51,959 miles
Since last MOT+17,189 miles
PASS
Mileage34,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 PYL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 PYL

What car is VU52 PYL?

VU52 PYL is a silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 PYL?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 PYL was 148,717 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 PYL passed its MOT?

VU52 PYL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2017.

Is VU52 PYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 PYL 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 VU52 PYL?

VU52 PYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.