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RX53 FBO

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
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 1840cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 103,209 miles on the clock, averaging 3,820 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 FBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,820

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 reading103,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,163
Average per year3,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 FBO 37k54k70k87k103k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage102,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,046 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage99,834 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage98,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage96,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage90,595 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,636 miles
PASS
Mileage86,937 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage83,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage77,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage70,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage59,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage54,123 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
PASS
Mileage44,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage37,408 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FBO
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 FBO

What car is RX53 FBO?

RX53 FBO is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 FBO?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 FBO was 103,209 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 FBO passed its MOT?

RX53 FBO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2024.

Is RX53 FBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 FBO 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 RX53 FBO?

RX53 FBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.