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GF53 RLU

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 76,521 miles on the clock, averaging 3,108 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 RLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,108

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 reading76,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,276
Average per year3,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 RLU 15k30k46k61k77k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage75,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage73,624 miles
Since last MOT+781 miles
PASS
Mileage72,843 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage72,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage70,647 miles
Since last MOT+631 miles
PASS
Mileage70,016 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage69,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage67,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage66,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage63,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage56,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage54,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage51,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage44,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage38,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage30,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage23,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage19,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage14,915 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RLU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 RLU

What car is GF53 RLU?

GF53 RLU is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 RLU?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 RLU was 76,521 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 RLU passed its MOT?

GF53 RLU has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is GF53 RLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 RLU 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 GF53 RLU?

GF53 RLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.