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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 2003 Mazda Rx-8 Petrol 2616cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 85,191 miles on the clock, averaging 6,093 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 BCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,191 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 6,093 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 BCU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Rx-8 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2616cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 BCU
What car is SW53 BCU?
SW53 BCU is an red Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 BCU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 BCU was 85,191 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 BCU passed its MOT?
SW53 BCU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2016.
Is SW53 BCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 BCU 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 SW53 BCU?
SW53 BCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.