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SO03 AEA

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1840cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1840cc
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 1840cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 81,529 miles on the clock, averaging 4,996 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO03 AEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,606
Average per year4,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 AEA 29k42k55k68k82k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage75,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage72,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
PASS
Mileage69,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage67,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage63,216 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage59,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage51,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage44,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage37,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage29,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 AEA
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1840cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 AEA

What car is SO03 AEA?

SO03 AEA is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1840cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 AEA?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 AEA was 81,529 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 AEA passed its MOT?

SO03 AEA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Dec 2016.

Is SO03 AEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 AEA 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 SO03 AEA?

SO03 AEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.