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PL03 VGV

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 75,385 miles on the clock, averaging 3,645 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 VGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,645

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 reading75,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,914
Average per year3,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VGV 11k27k43k59k75k '06'24'14

Check PL03 VGV

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage68,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage63,732 miles
Since last MOT+376 miles
PASS
Mileage63,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage61,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage58,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage57,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage56,520 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,424 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage54,493 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,491 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage50,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,808 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage39,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage32,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage27,308 miles
PASS
Mileage112,569 miles
Since last MOT+101,310 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VGV
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 VGV

What car is PL03 VGV?

PL03 VGV is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 VGV?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VGV was 75,385 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VGV passed its MOT?

PL03 VGV has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 18 Apr 2024.

Is PL03 VGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 VGV 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 PL03 VGV?

PL03 VGV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.