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KL53 ARX

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
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 1597cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 92,441 miles on the clock, averaging 4,849 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 ARX

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,849

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 reading92,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,723
Average per year4,849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 ARX 16k35k54k73k92k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage89,718 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage84,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage77,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage69,411 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOT+16,556 miles
PASS
Mileage52,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage45,418 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage35,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage30,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage28,974 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage26,084 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage21,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage16,256 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
PASS
Mileage16,102 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ARX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 ARX

What car is KL53 ARX?

KL53 ARX is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 ARX?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 ARX was 92,441 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 ARX passed its MOT?

KL53 ARX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2022.

Is KL53 ARX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 ARX 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 KL53 ARX?

KL53 ARX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.