Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 121,028 miles on the clock, averaging 6,798 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HV53 TCO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,028 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 6,798 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 TCO |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1839cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HV53 TCO
What car is HV53 TCO?
HV53 TCO is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 TCO?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 TCO was 121,028 miles, recorded on 18 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 TCO passed its MOT?
HV53 TCO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2020.
Is HV53 TCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 TCO 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 HV53 TCO?
HV53 TCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.