# FD53WVT — MAZDA MX-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD53WVT is a Blue MAZDA MX-5, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-12-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD53WVT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD53WVT |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | MX-5 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-15 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-07-28 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 27
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 11
- Pass rate: 59.26%
- Total defects recorded: 211

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 14:56:16 | PASSED | 100,508 MI | 2026-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2025-07-25 14:39:23 | FAILED | 100,505 MI | — |
| 2024-07-24 15:56:15 | PASSED | 97,979 MI | 2025-07-23 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-23 11:10:54 | FAILED | 97,979 MI | — |
| 2023-07-19 10:49:30 | FAILED | 97,938 MI | — |
| 2023-03-23 15:48:19 | FAILED | 97,807 MI | — |
| 2022-03-24 13:36:59 | PASSED | 96,239 MI | 2023-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-11 14:53:26 | FAILED | 96,213 MI | — |
| 2021-03-03 08:49:40 | PASSED | 93,719 MI | 2022-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-18 16:52:17 | FAILED | 93,700 MI | — |
| 2019-05-29 15:45:52 | PASSED | 90,019 MI | 2020-11-28 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-22 13:30:32 | FAILED | 90,017 MI | — |
| 2018-05-02 10:57:17 | PASSED | 85,439 MI | 2019-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-01 12:22:34 | FAILED | 85,439 MI | — |
| 2017-04-28 13:16:08 | PASSED | 81,424 MI | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-27 09:17:52 | PASSED | 75,994 MI | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2014-03-26 14:28:37 | PASSED | 69,997 MI | 2015-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-28 16:39:33 | FAILED | 64,389 MI | — |
| 2013-03-28 16:39:33 | PASSED | 64,389 MI | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-17 09:37:48 | PASSED | 56,664 MI | 2013-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-31 17:38:49 | PASSED | 51,026 MI | 2012-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-26 14:48:57 | FAILED | 51,013 MI | — |
| 2010-03-19 10:33:45 | PASSED | 49,928 MI | 2011-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-19 10:33:45 | FAILED | 49,928 MI | — |
| 2009-03-26 09:00:25 | PASSED | 48,344 MI | 2010-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-14 08:45:03 | PASSED | 39,723 MI | 2008-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-06 08:41:27 | PASSED | 28,365 MI | 2007-12-15 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-29 14:56:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Vehicle underside heavily undersealed
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2025-07-25 14:39:23 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Vehicle underside heavily undersealed
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe popped when under test (1.2.1 (g))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2024-07-24 15:56:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Underside heavily covered in under sealant
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()
- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2024-07-23 11:10:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Underside heavily covered in under sealant
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2023-07-19 10:49:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Battery box corroded (plastic panel has been screwed over top )
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- ADVISORY: Coolant leak ()
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJOR: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MINOR: Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

**2023-03-23 15:48:19 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Chip in the windscreen
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Under sill heavily corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

**2022-03-24 13:36:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

**2022-03-11 14:53:26 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MAJOR: Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

**2021-03-03 08:49:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Suspension components are corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

**2021-02-18 16:52:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Suspension components are corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2019-05-29 15:45:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Underneath waxoyled
- ADVISORY: Suspension components are corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- ADVISORY: Chip in the screen

**2019-05-22 13:30:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Underneath waxoyled
- ADVISORY: Suspension components are corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- ADVISORY: Chip in the screen
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

**2018-05-02 10:57:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

**2018-05-01 12:22:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FAIL: Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

**2015-03-27 09:17:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2014-03-26 14:28:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: nearside wiper blade split.
- USER ENTERED: offside rear wheel arch corroding.
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre - 3mm.
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear wheel arch corroding.
- USER ENTERED: handbrake quite high.

**2013-03-28 16:39:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: offside wiper blade splitting.
- USER ENTERED: offside rear wheel arch corroding.

**2013-03-28 16:39:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: offside wiper blade splitting.
- USER ENTERED: offside rear wheel arch corroding.

**2012-03-17 09:37:48 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: all rear pads wearing low

**2011-03-26 14:48:57 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FAIL: Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

**2010-03-19 10:33:45 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2007-12-14 08:45:03 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: n/s wiper blade torn
- USER ENTERED: front brake pads appear worn
- USER ENTERED: acceptrable chip in windscreen zone A

**2006-12-06 08:41:27 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: o/s wiper blade slightly torn
- USER ENTERED: acceptable sized chip in windscreen zone A

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD53WVT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD53WVT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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