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EX53 YDO

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 105,858 miles on the clock, averaging 8,431 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 YDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,431

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,710
Average per year8,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 YDO 15k37k60k83k106k '06'17'12

Check EX53 YDO

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,710 miles
PASS
Mileage93,148 miles
Since last MOT+23,240 miles
PASS
Mileage69,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,908 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage58,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage53,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage39,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage31,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage24,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage19,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage14,550 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YDO
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 YDO

What car is EX53 YDO?

EX53 YDO is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 YDO?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 YDO was 105,858 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 YDO passed its MOT?

EX53 YDO has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.

Is EX53 YDO ULEZ compliant?

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

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