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OU53 ONZ

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
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 Mx-5 Petrol 1597cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 124,259 miles on the clock, averaging 10,011 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 ONZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,259 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 ONZ 19k45k72k98k124k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,259 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,225 miles
Since last MOT+20,589 miles
PASS
Mileage103,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,636 miles
Since last MOT+28,148 miles
PASS
Mileage75,488 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,186 miles
Since last MOT+23,938 miles
PASS
Mileage51,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage47,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage42,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage38,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage34,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage22,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage18,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ONZ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 ONZ

What car is OU53 ONZ?

OU53 ONZ is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 ONZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 ONZ was 124,259 miles, recorded on 3 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 ONZ passed its MOT?

OU53 ONZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2017.

Is OU53 ONZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 ONZ 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 OU53 ONZ?

OU53 ONZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.