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YY53 UEX

2003 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 85,113 miles on the clock, averaging 3,416 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YY53 UEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,416

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 reading85,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 UEX 25k40k55k70k85k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,112 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage84,081 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage80,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage75,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage70,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage65,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage64,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
PASS
Mileage63,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage61,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage58,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage57,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage55,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage54,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage51,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage44,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage42,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,898 miles
Since last MOT+13,034 miles
PASS
Mileage24,864 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UEX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 UEX

What car is YY53 UEX?

YY53 UEX is a blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 UEX?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 UEX was 85,113 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 UEX passed its MOT?

YY53 UEX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2024.

Is YY53 UEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 UEX 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 YY53 UEX?

YY53 UEX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.