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CV03 APU

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 98,848 miles on the clock, averaging 4,329 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV03 APU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,848
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,329

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 reading98,848 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,555
Average per year4,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV03 APU 35k51k67k83k99k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage97,293 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage92,252 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage86,491 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage83,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage78,777 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage71,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage62,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,277 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
PASS
Mileage62,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage60,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage58,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage48,631 miles
Since last MOT+364 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage43,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,733 miles
PASS
Mileage38,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage34,734 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 APU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CV03 APU

What car is CV03 APU?

CV03 APU is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV03 APU?

The last recorded mileage for CV03 APU was 98,848 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV03 APU passed its MOT?

CV03 APU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2021.

Is CV03 APU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV03 APU 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 CV03 APU?

CV03 APU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.