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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LD53 URNMOT history

LD53 URN is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

LD53 URN red 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 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
121,706 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 URN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 URN was last recorded at 121,706 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 2,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,039 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,667 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,706 miles
  • 2023 – 119,039 miles
  • 2022 – 115,913 miles
  • 2021 – 112,791 miles
  • 2020 – 110,117 miles
  • 2019 – 107,532 miles
  • 2018 – 104,339 miles
  • 2017 – 97,694 miles
  • 2016 – 94,009 miles
  • 2015 – 87,115 miles
  • 2014 – 82,399 miles
  • 2013 – 77,611 miles
  • 2012 – 74,022 miles
  • 2011 – 67,564 miles
  • 2010 – 62,683 miles
  • 2009 – 56,225 miles
  • 2008 – 47,843 miles
  • 2007 – 37,140 miles
  • 2006 – 26,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slight corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,706 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    526873562530
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Fail121,694 miles (+2,655)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    971402728125
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass119,039 miles (+3,126)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    746399914480
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  4. Pass115,913 miles (+3,122)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,913 miles
    Test number
    820202231213
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,791 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,791 miles
    Test number
    532139559884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,756 miles (+2,639)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    786212144908
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,117 miles (+2,585)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    958156130295
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,532 miles (+3,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    562582774774
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass104,339 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,339 miles
    Test number
    700421653723
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

  10. Fail104,339 miles (+6,645)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,339 miles
    Test number
    357081787691
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

  11. Pass97,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,694 miles
    Test number
    830352908419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

  12. Fail97,694 miles (+3,685)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,694 miles
    Test number
    883354682652
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

  13. Pass94,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    844260345420
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Fail94,009 miles (+6,894)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    291477127549
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass87,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    852859335675
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in nearside rear inner wheel arch/sillend

  16. Fail87,115 miles (+4,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    356618756287
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new wiper blade fitted (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in nearside rear inner wheel arch/sillend

  17. Pass82,399 miles (+4,788)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    598844394266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs deteriorating
    • NoteSigns of possible leak on offside rear brake caliper
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate

  18. Pass77,611 miles (+62)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    477619583280
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are deteriorating.
    • NoteSome insecurity in front number plate mounting.

  19. Fail77,549 miles (+3,527)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    305066073428
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are deteriorating.
    • NoteSome insecurity in front number plate mounting.

  20. Pass74,022 miles (+9)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    885933812357
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are deteriorating
    • NoteCorrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside rear outer bodysill
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate

  21. Fail74,013 miles (+6,449)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    186009392200
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are deteriorating
    • NoteCorrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside rear outer bodysill
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate

  22. Pass67,564 miles (+4,881)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    268819591221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on their inner edges
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split on ends
    • NoteCorrosion starting in both nearside and offside rear outer bodysills

  23. Pass62,683 miles (+6,458)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,683 miles
    Test number
    404502800380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear discs deteriorating
    • NoteCorrosion starting in nearside rear outer bodysill

  24. Pass56,225 miles (+8,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,225 miles
    Test number
    474803609401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass47,843 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    482815308418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,140 miles (+11,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    804894707304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    140673206348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LD53 URN

Does LD53 URN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 URN expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 URN?
The MOT on LD53 URN expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 URN done?
LD53 URN was recorded at 121,706 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has LD53 URN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 URN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 URN 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 URN find?
LD53 URN passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded, and 4 more.

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