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YS53 BZB

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 83,551 miles on the clock, averaging 2,675 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 BZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,675

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,551 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 BZB 39k50k61k72k84k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage82,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,094 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage81,190 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage79,425 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage76,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,624 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage76,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage74,343 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage67,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage62,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage58,692 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage57,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage53,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage51,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage49,059 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage47,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,813 miles
PASS
Mileage39,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BZB
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 BZB

What car is YS53 BZB?

YS53 BZB is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 BZB?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 BZB was 83,551 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 BZB passed its MOT?

YS53 BZB has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2023.

Is YS53 BZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 BZB 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 YS53 BZB?

YS53 BZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.