The road tax status for MX51 EMM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MX51 EMM?

The MOT for MX51 EMM is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of MX51 EMM?

The recorded mileage for MX51 EMM is 107,796 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MX51 EMM ULEZ compliant?

No, MX51 EMM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MX51 EMM

MX51 EMM

2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2002. Recorded mileage 107,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 107,796 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/10/2022

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Mileage: 107,796 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2002
Engine: 1598cc

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MX51 EMM Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2022
107,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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MX51 EMM Mileage History

18/10/2021106,165 mi
25/10/2021106,169 mi+4 mi
11/10/2022107,796 mi+1,627 mi

Average of roughly 1,664 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

MX51 EMM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 21:53

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (MX51 EMM) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail damaged ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail damaged”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch excessively corr”.

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