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EF53 FSJ

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 70,455 miles on the clock, averaging 3,760 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 FSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,654
Average per year3,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 FSJ 24k36k47k59k70k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage66,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage61,339 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage57,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage54,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage51,088 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage49,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage47,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage45,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage44,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage39,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage33,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,227 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 FSJ

What car is EF53 FSJ?

EF53 FSJ is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 FSJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 FSJ was 70,455 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 FSJ passed its MOT?

EF53 FSJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.

Is EF53 FSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 FSJ 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 EF53 FSJ?

EF53 FSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.