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YP53 VBU

2003 Mazda 6 · Petrol · 2261cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2261cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 6 Petrol 2261cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 156,250 miles on the clock, averaging 9,878 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,878

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,250 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VBU 53k78k104k130k156k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage147,563 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage138,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage129,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,445 miles
Since last MOT+17,780 miles
PASS
Mileage111,665 miles
Since last MOT+20,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage80,347 miles
Since last MOT+15,256 miles
PASS
Mileage65,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,525 miles
PASS
Mileage52,566 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VBU
MakeMazda
Model6
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2261cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 VBU

What car is YP53 VBU?

YP53 VBU is a silver Mazda 6, petrol (2261cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VBU was 156,250 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VBU passed its MOT?

YP53 VBU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.

Is YP53 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 VBU 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 YP53 VBU?

YP53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.