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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 2004 Mazda Rx-8 Petrol 1308cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 70,338 miles on the clock, averaging 2,467 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 WHD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,338 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 2,467 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 WHD |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Rx-8 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1308cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 WHD
What car is SM53 WHD?
SM53 WHD is an blue Mazda Rx-8, petrol (1308cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM53 WHD?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 WHD was 70,338 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 WHD passed its MOT?
SM53 WHD has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2018.
Is SM53 WHD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 WHD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 WHD?
SM53 WHD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.