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FM52 XJL

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 89,739 miles on the clock, averaging 4,923 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 XJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,923

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,166
Average per year4,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 XJL 28k44k59k74k90k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage87,573 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage83,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage80,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage76,987 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,974 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage76,023 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,407 miles
Since last MOT+19,333 miles
PASS
Mileage55,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage47,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage39,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage30,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage28,463 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XJL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 XJL

What car is FM52 XJL?

FM52 XJL is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 XJL?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 XJL was 89,739 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 XJL passed its MOT?

FM52 XJL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jun 2018.

Is FM52 XJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 XJL 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 FM52 XJL?

FM52 XJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.