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SN53 RZU

2004 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 97,778 miles on the clock, averaging 4,664 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 RZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,664

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 reading97,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year4,664
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN53 RZU 15k35k56k77k98k '07'25'16

Check SN53 RZU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,778 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage93,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage90,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage86,322 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage82,869 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage78,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage71,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage63,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage57,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage50,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,643 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage44,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage38,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage30,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage27,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage24,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage21,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage18,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage14,551 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RZU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 RZU

What car is SN53 RZU?

SN53 RZU is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SN53 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 RZU was 97,778 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 RZU passed its MOT?

SN53 RZU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2025.

Is SN53 RZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 RZU 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 SN53 RZU?

SN53 RZU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.