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OV53 SFO

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 76,194 miles on the clock, averaging 3,597 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 SFO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,194 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 SFO 6k24k41k59k76k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,194 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage65,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage53,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage45,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage38,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage37,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage34,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage32,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,565 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage25,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage23,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage21,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage18,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage15,734 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage12,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage9,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage7,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage6,072 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SFO
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 SFO

What car is OV53 SFO?

OV53 SFO is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 SFO?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 SFO was 76,194 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 SFO passed its MOT?

OV53 SFO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is OV53 SFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 SFO 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 OV53 SFO?

OV53 SFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.