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EA53 NXB

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 126,499 miles on the clock, averaging 7,790 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,790

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,499 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 NXB 30k54k78k102k126k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,499 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage117,102 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage111,099 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage106,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage100,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage90,612 miles
Since last MOT+14,676 miles
PASS
Mileage75,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage63,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage60,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage52,952 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage48,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage41,869 miles
Since last MOT+12,002 miles
PASS
Mileage29,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NXB
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 NXB

What car is EA53 NXB?

EA53 NXB is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 NXB?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NXB was 126,499 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NXB passed its MOT?

EA53 NXB has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2019.

Is EA53 NXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 NXB 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 EA53 NXB?

EA53 NXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.