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CA52 UPC

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1840cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 40,709 miles on the clock, averaging 1,821 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CA52 UPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,821

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA52 UPC 10k18k25k33k41k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,709 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,682 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage39,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,879 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage38,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,899 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage38,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage34,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage32,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage29,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage25,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage20,052 miles
Since last MOT+313 miles
PASS
Mileage19,739 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage19,354 miles
Since last MOT+932 miles
PASS
Mileage18,422 miles
Since last MOT+632 miles
PASS
Mileage17,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,005 miles
PASS
Mileage16,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage15,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage14,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage12,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage10,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UPC
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CA52 UPC

What car is CA52 UPC?

CA52 UPC is a black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA52 UPC?

The last recorded mileage for CA52 UPC was 40,709 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA52 UPC passed its MOT?

CA52 UPC has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2022.

Is CA52 UPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 UPC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA52 UPC?

CA52 UPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.