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DC03 BHV

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 78,366 miles on the clock, averaging 2,855 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC03 BHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,460
Average per year2,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 BHV 23k37k51k65k78k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage73,906 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage70,139 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage65,272 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage60,544 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage55,561 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage52,737 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
PASS
Mileage52,317 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,316 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage51,455 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
PASS
Mileage50,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage48,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage46,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage44,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage41,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage35,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage32,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,048 miles
PASS
Mileage31,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage28,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage23,487 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BHV
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 BHV

What car is DC03 BHV?

DC03 BHV is a silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 BHV?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 BHV was 78,366 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 BHV passed its MOT?

DC03 BHV has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is DC03 BHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 BHV 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 DC03 BHV?

DC03 BHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.