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ET53 NLX

2004 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2004 Mazda Rx-8 Petrol 2616cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 73,538 miles on the clock, averaging 4,831 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 NLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,831

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 reading73,538 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 NLX 17k31k45k59k74k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage66,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage57,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,264 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage55,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage51,038 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage46,695 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage38,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage33,706 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage28,783 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage28,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage24,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage19,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage17,295 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NLX
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 NLX

What car is ET53 NLX?

ET53 NLX is an black Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 NLX?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 NLX was 73,538 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 NLX passed its MOT?

ET53 NLX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2018.

Is ET53 NLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 NLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 NLX?

ET53 NLX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.