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SD53 VBL

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
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 1839cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 79,590 miles on the clock, averaging 2,641 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SD53 VBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,641

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year870
Average per year2,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 VBL 47k55k63k71k80k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,590 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage78,720 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage77,363 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage72,215 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage71,279 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage68,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage62,835 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage59,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage55,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage52,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage49,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage46,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VBL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 VBL

What car is SD53 VBL?

SD53 VBL is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 VBL?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 VBL was 79,590 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 VBL passed its MOT?

SD53 VBL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2019.

Is SD53 VBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 VBL 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 SD53 VBL?

SD53 VBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.