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DU53 LWX

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 76,879 miles on the clock, averaging 3,680 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DU53 LWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,680

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 reading76,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,211
Average per year3,680
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DU53 LWX 20k34k49k63k77k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage74,668 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,650 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage72,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage69,417 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage66,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage62,714 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage57,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage52,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage49,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage46,564 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage38,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
PASS
Mileage36,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage30,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage24,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage20,357 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LWX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 LWX

What car is DU53 LWX?

DU53 LWX is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU53 LWX?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 LWX was 76,879 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 LWX passed its MOT?

DU53 LWX has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2022.

Is DU53 LWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 LWX 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 DU53 LWX?

DU53 LWX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.