Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 111,452 miles on the clock, averaging 7,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VNZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,452 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,849 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VNZ |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1597cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VNZ
What car is CE53 VNZ?
CE53 VNZ is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VNZ?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VNZ was 111,452 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VNZ passed its MOT?
CE53 VNZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.
Is CE53 VNZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VNZ 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 VNZ?
CE53 VNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.