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PY03 DXZ

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
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 1597cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 106,970 miles on the clock, averaging 4,207 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PY03 DXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,207

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,116
Average per year4,207
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY03 DXZ 36k53k71k89k107k '06'23'15

Check PY03 DXZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage98,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage93,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage88,514 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage86,632 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage82,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage78,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage74,838 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage70,573 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage66,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage60,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage55,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage50,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage46,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage42,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage38,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 DXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 DXZ

What car is PY03 DXZ?

PY03 DXZ is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 DXZ?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 DXZ was 106,970 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 DXZ passed its MOT?

PY03 DXZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2023.

Is PY03 DXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 DXZ 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 PY03 DXZ?

PY03 DXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.