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RJ53 HXY

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 65,203 miles on the clock, averaging 2,073 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 HXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,073

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 reading65,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,530
Average per year2,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 HXY 26k36k45k55k65k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage62,673 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,669 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage60,769 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage59,531 miles
Since last MOT+579 miles
PASS
Mileage58,952 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage58,145 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage57,668 miles
Since last MOT+456 miles
PASS
Mileage57,212 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage56,765 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage56,178 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage55,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,639 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage52,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage47,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage45,013 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage40,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage35,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage30,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage25,742 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HXY
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 HXY

What car is RJ53 HXY?

RJ53 HXY is an red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 HXY?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 HXY was 65,203 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 HXY passed its MOT?

RJ53 HXY has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2025.

Is RJ53 HXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 HXY 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 RJ53 HXY?

RJ53 HXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.