Mazda RX-8
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,616 cc
LD53 CVYMOT history
LD53 CVY is a silver petrol Mazda RX-8 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 48,406 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 CVY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-8
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,616 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 CVY was last recorded at 48,406 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,853 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,553 miles
- Average per year
- 1,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,406 miles
- 2024 – 46,853 miles
- 2023 – 45,181 miles
- 2022 – 44,929 miles
- 2021 – 44,857 miles
- 2020 – 44,536 miles
- 2019 – 43,758 miles
- 2017 – 41,779 miles
- 2016 – 40,919 miles
- 2015 – 39,954 miles
- 2014 – 38,450 miles
- 2013 – 37,473 miles
- 2012 – 36,012 miles
- 2010 – 31,534 miles
- 2009 – 29,226 miles
- 2008 – 26,195 miles
- 2006 – 22,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,406 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear No reversing lights
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
General corrosion under car
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,406 miles (+1,553)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 48,406 miles
- Test number
- 952653817000
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear No reversing lights
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside.
Pass46,853 miles (+1,672)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 46,853 miles
- Test number
- 405566247465
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass45,181 miles (+43)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 45,181 miles
- Test number
- 272354798364
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
Fail45,138 miles (+209)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,138 miles
- Test number
- 756279856319
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
Pass44,929 miles (+72)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 44,929 miles
- Test number
- 634807024426
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,857 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 44,857 miles
- Test number
- 260403253546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,832 miles (+296)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,832 miles
- Test number
- 314908558768
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass44,536 miles (+778)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,536 miles
- Test number
- 605263848002
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,758 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,758 miles
- Test number
- 593362336750
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,779 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 925367389516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,919 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 40,919 miles
- Test number
- 331705408513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,895 miles (+941)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,895 miles
- Test number
- 269328686031
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim corrected at time of test
Pass39,954 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,954 miles
- Test number
- 407541725155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,450 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,450 miles
- Test number
- 655884074072
- 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)
Fail38,442 miles (+969)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,442 miles
- Test number
- 587913374014
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass37,473 miles (+1,461)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,473 miles
- Test number
- 557901113075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass36,012 miles (+4,478)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 36,012 miles
- Test number
- 346255202083
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteRear tyres starting to wear
Pass31,534 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,534 miles
- Test number
- 983829320341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,226 miles (+3,031)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,226 miles
- Test number
- 904435229370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,195 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 26,195 miles
- Test number
- 433551438491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,194 miles (+644)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,194 miles
- Test number
- 403720738332
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,550 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 25,550 miles
- Test number
- 334001958014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 22,158 miles
- Test number
- 160245346377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 CVY
- Does LD53 CVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CVY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 CVY?
- The MOT on LD53 CVY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 CVY done?
- LD53 CVY was recorded at 48,406 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
- Has LD53 CVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 CVY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 CVY 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 CVY find?
- LD53 CVY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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