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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

1953 PSMOT history

1953 PS is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

1953 PS white Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
61,611 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1953 PS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
30 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

1953 PS was last recorded at 61,611 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2016: 59,719 miles, lower than 587,762 miles on 10 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,569 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,611 miles
  • 2022 – 61,569 miles
  • 2021 – 61,318 miles
  • 2019 – 60,568 miles
  • 2017 – 59,963 miles
  • 2016 – 59,721 miles
  • 2015 – 587,762 miles
  • 2014 – 57,119 miles
  • 2013 – 56,210 miles
  • 2012 – 51,096 miles
  • 2011 – 49,097 miles
  • 2010 – 47,342 miles
  • 2009 – 45,495 miles
  • 2008 – 44,374 miles
  • 2007 – 41,042 miles
  • 2006 – 36,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,611 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    774302064702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,569 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    243475561849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,318 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    951763374656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,568 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    343193148237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole under the car undersealed

  5. Pass59,963 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    482990458928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,721 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    224011399164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,719 miles (-528,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,719 miles
    Test number
    905515037768
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass587,762 miles (+530,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    587,762 miles
    Test number
    319931365110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass57,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    606644204185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail57,119 miles (+909)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    297644704135
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,210 miles
    Test number
    238859923113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail56,210 miles (+5,114)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,210 miles
    Test number
    185369423140
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass51,096 miles (+1,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    255789312167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass49,097 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    605276901141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass47,342 miles (+1,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    264354610409
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass45,495 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    811869529139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,374 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    390277218173
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    453641957064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,042 miles (+4,360)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    741928747010
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteAdvanced wear on front brake pads.

  20. Pass36,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    182533666080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1953 PS

What vehicle is registration 1953 PS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1953 PS on a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1953 PS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1953 PS expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1953 PS?
The MOT on 1953 PS expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1953 PS done?
1953 PS was recorded at 61,611 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 1,380 miles a year.
Has 1953 PS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1953 PS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2016.
Has the mileage on 1953 PS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1953 PS find?
1953 PS passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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