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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T56 LDAMOT history

T56 LDA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
104,448 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 LDA was last recorded at 104,448 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,744 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,704 miles
Average per year
1,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,448 miles
  • 2025 – 102,744 miles
  • 2024 – 101,264 miles
  • 2023 – 99,945 miles
  • 2022 – 98,601 miles
  • 2021 – 96,788 miles
  • 2020 – 94,590 miles
  • 2019 – 93,867 miles
  • 2018 – 93,861 miles
  • 2017 – 91,859 miles
  • 2016 – 89,102 miles
  • 2015 – 88,504 miles
  • 2014 – 88,225 miles
  • 2013 – 87,868 miles
  • 2012 – 83,674 miles
  • 2011 – 78,877 miles
  • 2010 – 74,814 miles
  • 2009 – 73,927 miles
  • 2008 – 72,570 miles
  • 2007 – 67,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,448 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,448 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    310659550017
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,744 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    571651507072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    855624051011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,264 miles (+1,319)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    844579741281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,945 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,945 miles
    Test number
    427863547666
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort poor compared to offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,601 miles (+1,813)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,601 miles
    Test number
    847453744686
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake effort poor compared to offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  7. Pass96,788 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    396160791301
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch, not considered dangerous at time of test

  8. Pass94,590 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    680377605718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,867 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    406860959135
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BETWEEN HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail93,861 miles (+2,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    496476303266
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    118220064499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,859 miles (+2,757)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    765234763799
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass89,102 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    900762235473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    357696555090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,504 miles (+279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    698706055031
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass88,225 miles (+357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    189087854491
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass87,868 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    575724853075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,865 miles (+4,191)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    255936743080
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,674 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    165334352471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front chassis corroding
    • NoteOffside rear sill slight corrosion

  20. Fail83,674 miles (+4,797)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    825883452076
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front chassis corroding
    • NoteOffside rear sill slight corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  21. Pass78,877 miles (+4,063)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    988027951010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake travel slightly high
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake reading slightly low to o/s/r reading
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  22. Pass74,814 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    183249410068
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass73,927 miles (+1,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    653995119062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass72,570 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    951925918023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    240777017003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 LDA

Does T56 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 LDA is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 LDA?
The MOT on T56 LDA is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 LDA done?
T56 LDA was recorded at 104,448 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,900 miles a year.
Has T56 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 LDA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T56 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 T56 LDA find?
T56 LDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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