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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P303 LDAMOT history

P303 LDA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

P303 LDA black 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 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
133,200 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 LDA was last recorded at 133,200 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 1,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,471 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,729 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,200 miles
  • 2022 – 131,471 miles
  • 2020 – 131,430 miles
  • 2019 – 129,061 miles
  • 2018 – 127,564 miles
  • 2017 – 127,413 miles
  • 2016 – 124,951 miles
  • 2015 – 116,682 miles
  • 2014 – 107,101 miles
  • 2013 – 97,771 miles
  • 2012 – 91,815 miles
  • 2011 – 88,228 miles
  • 2010 – 83,614 miles
  • 2009 – 77,888 miles
  • 2008 – 73,026 miles
  • 2006 – 70,514 miles
  • 2005 – 64,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,200 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious previous welding repairs covered in underseal

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,200 miles (+1,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    945316223418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious previous welding repairs covered in underseal

  2. Pass131,471 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,471 miles
    Test number
    542632357436
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine/gearbox/steering rack areas

  3. Fail131,463 miles (+33)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,463 miles
    Test number
    365138657970
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached washer missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine/gearbox/steering rack areas

  4. Pass131,430 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    522917166108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,420 miles (+2,359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    372553863503
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass129,061 miles (+1,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,061 miles
    Test number
    143901609771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,564 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    227153044714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,413 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,413 miles
    Test number
    204530268585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass124,951 miles (+8,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,951 miles
    Test number
    211306364934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail116,682 miles2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    226517925102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass116,682 miles (+9,581)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    897857525198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass107,101 miles (+9,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    667444224157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,771 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    436722273079
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm

  14. Fail97,760 miles (+5,945)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    715564963095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 3mm
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm

  15. Pass91,815 miles (+3,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,815 miles
    Test number
    727315262063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,228 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    879331161061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,217 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    728224751044
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,614 miles (+5,726)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    474110060030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four tyres have cracking in tread valleys
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn
    • NoteFront number plate plinth broken
    • NoteRear exhaust fouls on subframe

  19. Fail77,888 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    192804569082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate plinth smashed and number plate is cracked.

  20. Pass77,888 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    820744169030
    • NoteFront number plate plinth smashed and number plate is cracked.

  21. Fail77,882 miles (+4,856)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    724051869037
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront number plate plinth smashed and number plate is cracked.
    • NoteNearside parking brake is 60Kgf less than the Offside

  22. Pass73,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    974004168047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,026 miles (+2,512)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    233263868090
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass70,514 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,514 miles
    Test number
    224144356300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    220683155349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 LDA

Does P303 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P303 LDA expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P303 LDA?
The MOT on P303 LDA expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P303 LDA done?
P303 LDA was recorded at 133,200 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has P303 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 LDA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P303 LDA 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 P303 LDA find?
P303 LDA passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to cat; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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