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GL53 KYV

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 89,140 miles on the clock, averaging 4,397 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 KYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 KYV 16k34k52k71k89k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,140 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage86,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage80,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage76,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage72,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage66,426 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage66,223 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage65,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage57,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage47,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage39,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage37,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,219 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage35,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage30,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage22,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage15,594 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KYV
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 KYV

What car is GL53 KYV?

GL53 KYV is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 KYV?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 KYV was 89,140 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 KYV passed its MOT?

GL53 KYV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2023.

Is GL53 KYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 KYV 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 GL53 KYV?

GL53 KYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.