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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LD03 VZGMOT history

LD03 VZG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LD03 VZG blue 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,679 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VZG was last recorded at 67,679 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,558 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,679 miles
  • 2022 – 67,558 miles
  • 2021 – 62,205 miles
  • 2020 – 61,513 miles
  • 2019 – 60,443 miles
  • 2018 – 59,655 miles
  • 2017 – 56,618 miles
  • 2016 – 56,285 miles
  • 2015 – 55,645 miles
  • 2014 – 54,401 miles
  • 2013 – 52,771 miles
  • 2012 – 50,008 miles
  • 2011 – 44,094 miles
  • 2010 – 40,132 miles
  • 2009 – 36,158 miles
  • 2008 – 30,230 miles
  • 2007 – 23,166 miles
  • 2006 – 16,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,679 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above front sub frame & anti roll bar holed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,679 miles (+121)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    307177795341
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    403340838629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail67,558 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    669030489074
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above front sub frame & anti roll bar holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,545 miles (+5,340)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    806424247874
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above front sub frame & anti roll bar holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above front sub frame & anti foll bar holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    229735884644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail62,205 miles (+692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    274514143861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,513 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    934569427537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,443 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,443 miles
    Test number
    739663522382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,655 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    589834379332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,618 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    785378781792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    919190612848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. Fail56,285 miles (+640)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    918190026295
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass55,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,645 miles
    Test number
    478433015128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail55,645 miles (+1,244)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,645 miles
    Test number
    179193315184
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass54,401 miles (+1,630)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    925406884086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroding (just outside previous repair)
    • NoteOffside front chassis/inner wing corroding
    • NoteOffside rear inner sill starting to corrode

  16. Pass52,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    286557283015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail52,770 miles (+2,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    705087383087
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass50,008 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,008 miles
    Test number
    387810292017
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,094 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    365447781089
    • NoteAdvise hand brake travel
    • NoteAdvise underside of car getting rusty

  20. Fail44,094 miles (+3,962)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    166127281408
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise hand brake travel
    • NoteAdvise underside of car getting rusty

  21. Pass40,132 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    770352080031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOsr light slightly loose not insecure
    • NoteSmall split osr tyre no cords

  22. Fail40,132 miles (+3,974)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    912261780004
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOsr light slightly loose not insecure
    • NoteSmall split osr tyre no cords

  23. Pass36,158 miles (+5,928)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    194437279064
    • NoteCrack osr tyre
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low

  24. Pass30,230 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    801659398096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,166 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,166 miles
    Test number
    191585877430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass23,166 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,166 miles
    Test number
    652425177016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,592 miles
    Test number
    403997286002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VZG

Does LD03 VZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VZG is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VZG?
The MOT on LD03 VZG is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VZG done?
LD03 VZG was recorded at 67,679 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has LD03 VZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VZG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 VZG 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 VZG find?
LD03 VZG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear.

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