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ST53 CYL

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 44,262 miles on the clock, averaging 1,641 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 CYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
1,641

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 reading44,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,709
Average per year1,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 CYL 16k23k30k37k44k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage42,553 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage38,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage35,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage33,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage30,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage28,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,364 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage27,513 miles
Since last MOT+710 miles
PASS
Mileage26,803 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
PASS
Mileage26,552 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage26,030 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,028 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage25,271 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage24,542 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
PASS
Mileage24,172 miles
Since last MOT+828 miles
PASS
Mileage23,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage21,700 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage20,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage16,375 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CYL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 CYL

What car is ST53 CYL?

ST53 CYL is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 CYL?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 CYL was 44,262 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 CYL passed its MOT?

ST53 CYL has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2023.

Is ST53 CYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 CYL 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 ST53 CYL?

ST53 CYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.