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ML53 NPG

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 88,232 miles on the clock, averaging 4,667 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 NPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,667

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,817
Average per year4,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 NPG 42k54k65k77k88k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage84,415 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage78,071 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage71,083 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,079 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage70,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage59,543 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage52,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,023 miles
PASS
Mileage41,996 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NPG
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 NPG

What car is ML53 NPG?

ML53 NPG is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 NPG?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 NPG was 88,232 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 NPG passed its MOT?

ML53 NPG has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jan 2025.

Is ML53 NPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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