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CE53 LSX

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourRed
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 1597cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 70,686 miles on the clock, averaging 2,880 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 LSX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,880

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 reading70,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year316
Average per year2,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 LSX 13k28k42k56k71k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,686 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage70,370 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
PASS
Mileage70,239 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage70,203 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
PASS
Mileage70,169 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
PASS
Mileage70,125 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
PASS
Mileage70,006 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
PASS
Mileage69,863 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage69,365 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage68,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage65,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage61,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage57,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage54,025 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,907 miles
Since last MOT+14,160 miles
PASS
Mileage39,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage36,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage30,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage25,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage18,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage13,758 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage13,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LSX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 LSX

What car is CE53 LSX?

CE53 LSX is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 LSX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 LSX was 70,686 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 LSX passed its MOT?

CE53 LSX has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is CE53 LSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 LSX 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 CE53 LSX?

CE53 LSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.