Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 102,854 miles on the clock, averaging 5,986 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 UMB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,854 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,986 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 UMB |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1839cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 UMB
What car is EX53 UMB?
EX53 UMB is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 UMB?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 UMB was 102,854 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 UMB passed its MOT?
EX53 UMB has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2016.
Is EX53 UMB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 UMB 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 EX53 UMB?
EX53 UMB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.