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KC53 HSJ

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourBlack
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 1597cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 76,758 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KC53 HSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,519

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 reading76,758 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC53 HSJ 25k38k51k64k77k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage73,637 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage68,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage64,451 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage59,596 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage53,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage49,071 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage46,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage44,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage42,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage40,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage36,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage33,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage29,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage24,956 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 HSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KC53 HSJ

What car is KC53 HSJ?

KC53 HSJ is a black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KC53 HSJ?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 HSJ was 76,758 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 HSJ passed its MOT?

KC53 HSJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2021.

Is KC53 HSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 HSJ 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 KC53 HSJ?

KC53 HSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.