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ML53 VCW

2003 Mazda 6 · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 6 Petrol 1798cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 157,055 miles on the clock, averaging 7,430 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 VCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,430

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,906
Average per year7,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 VCW 75k96k116k137k157k '06'17'12

Check ML53 VCW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage154,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage150,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage148,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage146,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage141,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage133,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage126,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage118,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage107,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+24,498 miles
PASS
Mileage75,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VCW
MakeMazda
Model6
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 VCW

What car is ML53 VCW?

ML53 VCW is an red Mazda 6, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 VCW?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 VCW was 157,055 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 VCW passed its MOT?

ML53 VCW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2017.

Is ML53 VCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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