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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

LD03 CAVMOT history

LD03 CAV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 45,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LD03 CAV silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
45,496 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CAV was last recorded at 45,496 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,483 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,013 miles
Average per year
1,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,496 miles
  • 2025 – 40,483 miles
  • 2024 – 35,494 miles
  • 2023 – 31,505 miles
  • 2022 – 29,006 miles
  • 2021 – 28,516 miles
  • 2019 – 28,107 miles
  • 2018 – 27,336 miles
  • 2017 – 26,583 miles
  • 2016 – 25,791 miles
  • 2015 – 24,931 miles
  • 2014 – 24,132 miles
  • 2013 – 23,514 miles
  • 2012 – 21,759 miles
  • 2011 – 21,207 miles
  • 2010 – 20,648 miles
  • 2008 – 20,054 miles
  • 2007 – 19,214 miles
  • 2006 – 17,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    900631607765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail45,496 miles (+5,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    601974991475
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded near seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    280449576906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail40,483 miles (+4,989)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    515582314925
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    342807940227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,494 miles (+3,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    423466223132
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,505 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    806294415874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,503 miles (+2,497)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,503 miles
    Test number
    466600311663
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass29,006 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    975534591402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING

  10. Pass28,516 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,516 miles
    Test number
    116419286871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,107 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    456502845922
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLSCORRODING

  12. Pass27,336 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,336 miles
    Test number
    237201178872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

  13. Fail27,329 miles (+746)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    989145511566
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass26,583 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,583 miles
    Test number
    546998087035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail26,582 miles (+791)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    220357846629
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass25,791 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    299028717340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass24,931 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,931 miles
    Test number
    347850205149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,132 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,132 miles
    Test number
    785393114197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,124 miles (+610)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    715150894077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

  20. Pass23,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    677647583029
    • NoteRear tyre inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate

  21. Fail23,514 miles (+1,755)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    318206283016
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyre inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass21,759 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,759 miles
    Test number
    549219682026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,207 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,207 miles
    Test number
    128876071048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass21,207 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,207 miles
    Test number
    329186571068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,648 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,648 miles
    Test number
    111816670423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,054 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    911244018202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,050 miles (+836)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    634790918238
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  28. Pass19,214 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,214 miles
    Test number
    744226937110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,849 miles
    Test number
    952555736193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CAV

Does LD03 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CAV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CAV?
The MOT on LD03 CAV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CAV done?
LD03 CAV was recorded at 45,496 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,387 miles a year.
Has LD03 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CAV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 CAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 CAV find?
LD03 CAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush wearing.

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