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GL53 KYW

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 85,558 miles on the clock, averaging 3,673 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 KYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 KYW 17k34k51k68k86k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,558 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage83,429 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage80,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage78,867 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage76,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage75,607 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage73,894 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage64,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage51,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage47,223 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage44,056 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage41,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage30,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage21,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,268 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KYW
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 KYW

What car is GL53 KYW?

GL53 KYW is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 KYW?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 KYW was 85,558 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 KYW passed its MOT?

GL53 KYW has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2025.

Is GL53 KYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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