Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc
LD53 CVTMOT history
LD53 CVT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 126,466 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 CVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 CVT was last recorded at 126,466 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,428 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 5,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,466 miles
- 2025 – 125,273 miles
- 2024 – 123,443 miles
- 2022 – 121,141 miles
- 2021 – 118,004 miles
- 2019 – 113,604 miles
- 2018 – 110,166 miles
- 2016 – 107,235 miles
- 2015 – 101,815 miles
- 2014 – 99,745 miles
- 2012 – 94,771 miles
- 2011 – 79,657 miles
- 2010 – 65,718 miles
- 2009 – 53,786 miles
- 2008 – 43,147 miles
- 2007 – 25,275 miles
- 2006 – 10,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,466 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,466 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 126,466 miles
- Test number
- 463180104526
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,428 miles (+1,155)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,428 miles
- Test number
- 876931165424
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,273 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 125,273 miles
- Test number
- 156362162178
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody, chassis and components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,273 miles (+65)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,273 miles
- Test number
- 855862624024
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody, chassis and components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,208 miles (+1,765)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,208 miles
- Test number
- 320639702934
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,443 miles (+2,302)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,443 miles
- Test number
- 554891528292
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms + subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe + suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,141 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,141 miles
- Test number
- 734337183586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,004 miles (+4,400)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 118,004 miles
- Test number
- 553052190749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,604 miles (+3,438)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,604 miles
- Test number
- 203655204373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,166 miles (+2,931)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 110,166 miles
- Test number
- 175611848025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,235 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,235 miles
- Test number
- 839878629084
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass101,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 101,815 miles
- Test number
- 994351091265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,814 miles (+2,069)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,814 miles
- Test number
- 498025652353
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass99,745 miles (+94)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,745 miles
- Test number
- 788614854238
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass99,651 miles (+4,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,651 miles
- Test number
- 248259194039
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,771 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 94,771 miles
- Test number
- 328885962278
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,771 miles (+15,114)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,771 miles
- Test number
- 986434762265
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 157959161248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,657 miles (+13,939)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 628919061217
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,718 miles (+11,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 65,718 miles
- Test number
- 523812470266
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,786 miles
- Test number
- 823866449211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,786 miles (+10,639)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,786 miles
- Test number
- 771574049280
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s door mirror damaged
Fail43,147 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,147 miles
- Test number
- 390199258202
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,147 miles (+17,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,147 miles
- Test number
- 424079758259
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,275 miles
- Test number
- 384696457431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,275 miles (+15,007)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,275 miles
- Test number
- 121415557243
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers split but still clearing screen
Pass10,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,268 miles
- Test number
- 742219946233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 CVT
- Does LD53 CVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CVT is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 CVT?
- The MOT on LD53 CVT is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 CVT done?
- LD53 CVT was recorded at 126,466 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
- Has LD53 CVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 CVT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 CVT 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 LD53 CVT find?
- LD53 CVT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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