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YS53 VHY

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourGreen
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 1597cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 38,696 miles on the clock, averaging 1,596 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 VHY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
38,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,596

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,696 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 VHY 7k15k23k31k39k '06'26'17

Check YS53 VHY

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage37,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,578 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage36,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage34,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage33,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,188 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
PASS
Mileage32,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage31,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage29,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage27,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage25,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage22,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage20,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage19,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage17,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage16,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage13,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage11,143 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage10,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage7,370 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VHY
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 VHY

What car is YS53 VHY?

YS53 VHY is a green Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 VHY?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 VHY was 38,696 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 VHY passed its MOT?

YS53 VHY has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is YS53 VHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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