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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

LD52 UXNMOT history

LD52 UXN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LD52 UXN silver 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 6 May 2026
Mileage
124,504 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 UXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD52 UXN was last recorded at 124,504 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,186 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,318 miles
Average per year
5,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,504 miles
  • 2025 – 122,186 miles
  • 2024 – 119,073 miles
  • 2023 – 113,454 miles
  • 2022 – 108,184 miles
  • 2021 – 106,359 miles
  • 2019 – 101,163 miles
  • 2018 – 95,424 miles
  • 2017 – 86,441 miles
  • 2016 – 71,976 miles
  • 2015 – 63,181 miles
  • 2014 – 54,877 miles
  • 2013 – 47,272 miles
  • 2012 – 44,945 miles
  • 2011 – 41,852 miles
  • 2010 – 38,050 miles
  • 2009 – 33,055 miles
  • 2007 – 27,013 miles
  • 2006 – 22,163 miles
  • 2005 – 15,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,504 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront front fog lights not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Fog light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front both front fog lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,504 miles (+2,318)3 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    398523483685
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,186 miles (+45)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    724832895147
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,141 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    953607910411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,073 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,073 miles
    Test number
    517909289736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working

  5. Pass113,454 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    990686365424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,184 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    653126488689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working

  7. Fail108,183 miles (+252)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    358597728822
    • MajorEmissions not tested Catalytic converter missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working

  8. Fail107,931 miles (+1,572)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    686557031676
    • MajorEmissions not tested no cat and noise from engine requires inspection (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,359 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    285794330256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,352 miles (+5,189)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    975444895924
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,163 miles (+5,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    253997305986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    336478940235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,424 miles (+8,983)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    833440349965
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both bulbs missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass86,441 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    574245690787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail86,191 miles (+14,215)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    763298520790
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass71,976 miles (+8,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    643093306477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  17. Pass63,181 miles (+8,304)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    848567875147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r outer sill

  18. Pass54,877 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    158344054161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,272 miles (+2,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    489964553122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,945 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    138424162193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass41,852 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    408439071114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,050 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    492899370137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,055 miles (+6,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    144136069141
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished

  24. Pass27,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    342275297278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,013 miles (+4,850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    651305897211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass22,163 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,163 miles
    Test number
    891304906396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,391 miles
    Test number
    272937885276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 UXN

Does LD52 UXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 UXN expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 UXN?
The MOT on LD52 UXN expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 UXN done?
LD52 UXN was recorded at 124,504 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,311 miles a year.
Has LD52 UXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 UXN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD52 UXN 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 LD52 UXN find?
LD52 UXN failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill; offside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill; offside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel, and 15 more.

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