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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T41 LDAMOT history

T41 LDA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
59,851 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 LDA was last recorded at 59,851 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,977 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
1,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,851 miles
  • 2024 – 58,977 miles
  • 2023 – 58,703 miles
  • 2022 – 58,318 miles
  • 2021 – 57,713 miles
  • 2020 – 56,854 miles
  • 2019 – 55,787 miles
  • 2018 – 55,046 miles
  • 2017 – 54,389 miles
  • 2016 – 53,653 miles
  • 2015 – 52,671 miles
  • 2014 – 51,810 miles
  • 2013 – 50,242 miles
  • 2012 – 49,331 miles
  • 2011 – 47,840 miles
  • 2010 – 45,832 miles
  • 2009 – 43,590 miles
  • 2008 – 42,299 miles
  • 2007 – 39,464 miles
  • 2006 – 37,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,851 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front suspension in general is coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear suspension in general is coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,851 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    252074932596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,977 miles (+274)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,977 miles
    Test number
    616864796225
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,703 miles (+385)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    110547249485
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,318 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    842194060301
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,311 miles (+598)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    281669951373
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,713 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    534118311908
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,854 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    895732286611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,847 miles (+1,060)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    776613284738
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,787 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    935122899079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,046 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,046 miles
    Test number
    247049464516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension in general is coroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension in general is coroded

  11. Fail55,026 miles (+7)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    936454121838
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension in general is coroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension in general is coroded

  12. Fail55,019 miles (+630)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,019 miles
    Test number
    646668223801
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody work corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs lipped.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear sub frames corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded.
    • AdvisoryMetal brakes pipes front and rear corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi hose ferrules corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidewall split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi hose ferules corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil build up around engine under tray and subframe.
    • AdvisoryCracks to inner sidewall of N/S/R tyre.

  13. Pass54,389 miles (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    468673264958
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disks coroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in general is coroded

  14. Pass53,653 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    952848495411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in general is coroded

  15. Pass52,671 miles (+861)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,671 miles
    Test number
    849749465040
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteN\s\r brake pipe corroded slightly
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  16. Pass51,810 miles (+1,568)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    566148274005
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriated but still clear the screen
    • NoteExhaust system in general is coroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle in general is coroded

  17. Pass50,242 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    565833373072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,331 miles
    Test number
    288043672064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,331 miles (+1,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,331 miles
    Test number
    515277962079
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass47,840 miles (+2,008)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    978485171040
    • NoteNsr brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight corrosion osr sill
    • NoteUndertrays fitted
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smearing

  21. Pass45,832 miles (+2,242)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    122336270417
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted.
    • NoteFront suspension bushes and frame slightly corroded.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteRear suspension and bushes slightly corroded.

  22. Pass43,590 miles (+1,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    342394689028
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake pipe
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  23. Pass42,299 miles (+2,835)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    680992498056
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber leaking
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link worn
    • NoteOil build up around sump
    • NoteRear suspension bushes cracked

  24. Pass39,464 miles (+1,845)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    420459577083
    • NoteFront pad low and discs corroding
    • NoteNsf /nsr tyre getting low
    • NoteOsf tyre on limit
    • NoteRear pads low and rear discs starting to corrod
    • NoteWipers leave marks

  25. Pass37,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    351355676065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T41 LDA

Does T41 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T41 LDA expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T41 LDA?
The MOT on T41 LDA expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T41 LDA done?
T41 LDA was recorded at 59,851 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 1,141 miles a year.
Has T41 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 LDA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T41 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 T41 LDA find?
T41 LDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components.

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