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FV52 TMX

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 97,775 miles on the clock, averaging 5,106 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 TMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,106

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

Below average
Latest reading97,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,939
Average per year5,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 TMX 32k48k65k81k98k '06'18'13

Check FV52 TMX

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,775 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage85,836 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage81,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage76,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage66,919 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage61,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage56,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage50,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage46,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage40,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage36,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage32,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 TMX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 TMX

What car is FV52 TMX?

FV52 TMX is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 TMX?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 TMX was 97,775 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 TMX passed its MOT?

FV52 TMX has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.

Is FV52 TMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 TMX 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 FV52 TMX?

FV52 TMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.