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EX53 UMF

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 98,821 miles on the clock, averaging 3,999 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,999

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 reading98,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,334
Average per year3,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 UMF 36k52k67k83k99k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage95,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage92,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage89,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage85,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,566 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage83,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,197 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
PASS
Mileage82,742 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage81,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage80,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage71,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage66,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage62,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,615 miles
PASS
Mileage40,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,265 miles
PASS
Mileage39,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage36,010 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UMF
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 UMF

What car is EX53 UMF?

EX53 UMF is an green Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 UMF was 98,821 miles, recorded on 10 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 UMF passed its MOT?

EX53 UMF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2022.

Is EX53 UMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 UMF 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 UMF?

EX53 UMF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.