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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

LD53 ZTGMOT history

LD53 ZTG is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LD53 ZTG black 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
69,551 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZTG was last recorded at 69,551 miles on 2 May 2026, 12,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,465 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,086 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,551 miles
  • 2025 – 57,465 miles
  • 2022 – 56,289 miles
  • 2019 – 51,186 miles
  • 2018 – 50,664 miles
  • 2017 – 48,819 miles
  • 2016 – 46,178 miles
  • 2014 – 41,887 miles
  • 2013 – 37,768 miles
  • 2012 – 33,889 miles
  • 2011 – 29,251 miles
  • 2010 – 24,559 miles
  • 2009 – 18,865 miles
  • 2008 – 14,569 miles
  • 2007 – 12,103 miles
  • 2006 – 7,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,551 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder the chassis body sealant applied

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,551 miles (+12,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,551 miles
    Test number
    445216643465
    • AdvisoryUnder the chassis body sealant applied

  2. Pass57,465 miles (+1,176)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    143495098658
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,289 miles (+5,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    943785550385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  4. Pass51,186 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    191156900424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,664 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    124972569054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,639 miles (+1,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    538291598435
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass48,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    663376315936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills slightly corroded

  8. Fail48,819 miles (+2,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    753289704933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills slightly corroded

  9. Pass46,178 miles (+4,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    106190595794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass41,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    748502414386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,887 miles (+4,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    878412614366
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass37,768 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    936410823389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,889 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,889 miles
    Test number
    515135122355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass29,251 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    575209201300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass24,559 miles (+5,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    412258320405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass18,865 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    634208219320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,569 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,569 miles
    Test number
    474100728443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,103 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,103 miles
    Test number
    281574827383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,365 miles
    Test number
    624272326345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZTG

Does LD53 ZTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZTG is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZTG?
The MOT on LD53 ZTG is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZTG done?
LD53 ZTG was recorded at 69,551 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZTG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZTG 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 ZTG find?
LD53 ZTG passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: under the chassis body sealant applied.

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