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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

LD57 XTUMOT history

LD57 XTU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LD57 XTU red 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,513 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XTU was last recorded at 83,513 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,504 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,513 miles
  • 2025 – 77,171 miles
  • 2024 – 69,998 miles
  • 2023 – 62,306 miles
  • 2022 – 55,408 miles
  • 2021 – 50,808 miles
  • 2020 – 49,938 miles
  • 2019 – 48,099 miles
  • 2018 – 42,702 miles
  • 2017 – 37,790 miles
  • 2015 – 17,725 miles
  • 2014 – 15,485 miles
  • 2013 – 14,484 miles
  • 2012 – 12,935 miles
  • 2011 – 11,563 miles
  • 2010 – 8,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,513 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier whole battery tray seems loose/damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,513 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    604555805653
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,504 miles (+6,333)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    473265021916
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,171 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    381209098794
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier whole battery tray seems loose/damaged (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail77,171 miles (+7,173)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    762213533709
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier whole battery tray seems loose/damaged (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass69,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    643160790086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail69,998 miles (+7,692)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    827119070304
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,306 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    706981131842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,408 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    318565794428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    249894717885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,808 miles (+870)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    106330022704
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass49,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    929850601158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail49,938 miles (+1,839)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    983272328653
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,099 miles (+5,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    834956238370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass42,702 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    181829580899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail42,689 miles (+4,899)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    110124592474
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass37,790 miles (+10,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    226661312560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,411 miles (+9,686)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,411 miles
    Test number
    176509697985
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's worn on edges

  18. Pass17,725 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,725 miles
    Test number
    263636149208
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly

  19. Pass15,485 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,485 miles
    Test number
    479694124309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,484 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,484 miles
    Test number
    187862733335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,935 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,935 miles
    Test number
    287525542385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,563 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,563 miles
    Test number
    569341201360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    8,907 miles
    Test number
    953876900366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XTU

Does LD57 XTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XTU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XTU?
The MOT on LD57 XTU is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XTU done?
LD57 XTU was recorded at 83,513 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has LD57 XTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XTU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 XTU 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 LD57 XTU find?
LD57 XTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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