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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 81,800 miles on the clock, averaging 5,091 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 VCM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,800 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 5,091 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 VCM |
| 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 VCM
What car is FL53 VCM?
FL53 VCM is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 VCM?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VCM was 81,800 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VCM passed its MOT?
FL53 VCM has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Feb 2019.
Is FL53 VCM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VCM 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 VCM?
FL53 VCM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.