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ML53 FAO

2003 Mazda 323 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model323
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 323 Petrol 1598cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 140,765 miles on the clock, averaging 41,986 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 FAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
41,986

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,765 miles
Reading date
Average per year41,986
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML53 FAO 55k76k98k119k141k '06'08'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,765 miles
Since last MOT+49,814 miles
PASS
Mileage90,951 miles
Since last MOT+36,053 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,898 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FAO
MakeMazda
Model323
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 FAO

What car is ML53 FAO?

ML53 FAO is an blue Mazda 323, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 FAO?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 FAO was 140,765 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 FAO passed its MOT?

ML53 FAO has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2008.

Is ML53 FAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 FAO 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 ML53 FAO?

ML53 FAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.