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SM53 GXP

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 57,229 miles on the clock, averaging 2,374 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 GXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,374

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 reading57,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,257
Average per year2,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 GXP 17k27k37k47k57k '06'23'13

Check SM53 GXP

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage53,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage45,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage42,624 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage38,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage36,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage35,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,224 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage34,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,442 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage33,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,196 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage31,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage29,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage26,730 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage22,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage16,975 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GXP
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 GXP

What car is SM53 GXP?

SM53 GXP is an green Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 GXP?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 GXP was 57,229 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 GXP passed its MOT?

SM53 GXP has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is SM53 GXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 GXP 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 SM53 GXP?

SM53 GXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.