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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 95,310 miles on the clock, averaging 6,252 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 VCA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,310 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 36,647 |
| Average per year | 6,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 VCA |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1839cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 VCA
What car is FL53 VCA?
FL53 VCA is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 VCA?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VCA was 95,310 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VCA passed its MOT?
FL53 VCA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jun 2018.
Is FL53 VCA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VCA 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 FL53 VCA?
FL53 VCA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.