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DE53 WMA

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 20,769 miles on the clock, averaging 889 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 WMA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
20,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading20,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 WMA 3k8k12k16k21k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage20,769 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,760 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage20,745 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,733 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage20,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage19,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage17,175 miles
Since last MOT+380 miles
PASS
Mileage16,795 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
PASS
Mileage16,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage14,392 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage13,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage10,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage7,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage6,303 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
PASS
Mileage5,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage4,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,291 miles
PASS
Mileage3,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WMA
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 WMA

What car is DE53 WMA?

DE53 WMA is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 WMA?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 WMA was 20,769 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 WMA passed its MOT?

DE53 WMA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is DE53 WMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 WMA 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 DE53 WMA?

DE53 WMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.