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FJ53 YLC

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 72,052 miles on the clock, averaging 5,383 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 YLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,383

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

Below average
Latest reading72,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,806
Average per year5,383
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 YLC 29k40k51k61k72k '06'14'11

Check FJ53 YLC

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage70,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage61,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage56,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage52,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage48,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage39,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage29,395 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YLC
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 YLC

What car is FJ53 YLC?

FJ53 YLC is an green Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 YLC?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 YLC was 72,052 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 YLC passed its MOT?

FJ53 YLC has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2014.

Is FJ53 YLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 YLC 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 FJ53 YLC?

FJ53 YLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.