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YS53 VJC

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 62,806 miles on the clock, averaging 2,511 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 VJC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,511

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 reading62,806 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 VJC 14k26k38k51k63k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,806 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage61,949 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,946 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage61,022 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage59,515 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,249 miles
PASS
Mileage50,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage49,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage48,423 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage46,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage44,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage42,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage40,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,610 miles
PASS
Mileage39,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage37,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage35,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage34,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage32,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage30,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage19,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage14,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YS53 VJC

What car is YS53 VJC?

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

What is the mileage of YS53 VJC?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 VJC was 62,806 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 VJC passed its MOT?

YS53 VJC has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is YS53 VJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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