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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

5116 TWMOT history

5116 TW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 17,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

5116 TW green 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 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
17,780 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5116 TW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5116 TW was last recorded at 17,780 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,778 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,780 miles
  • 2025 – 17,167 miles
  • 2024 – 16,122 miles
  • 2023 – 15,712 miles
  • 2022 – 15,381 miles
  • 2021 – 14,956 miles
  • 2020 – 13,945 miles
  • 2019 – 13,270 miles
  • 2018 – 11,802 miles
  • 2015 – 11,792 miles
  • 2011 – 10,961 miles
  • 2010 – 8,738 miles
  • 2008 – 8,718 miles
  • 2007 – 8,589 miles
  • 2006 – 8,252 miles
  • 2005 – 7,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,780 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension componentsRecorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    527632875612
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  2. Fail17,778 miles (+611)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    603563930243
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass17,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    17,167 miles
    Test number
    783579778252
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present to suspension components

  4. Fail17,167 miles (+1,045)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,167 miles
    Test number
    298486749551
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present to suspension components

  5. Pass16,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    16,122 miles
    Test number
    783433581369
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  6. Fail16,122 miles (+410)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,122 miles
    Test number
    990869805215
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg center of car damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  7. Pass15,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    15,712 miles
    Test number
    981568797792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  8. Fail15,712 miles (+331)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,712 miles
    Test number
    706473398081
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  9. Pass15,381 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    15,381 miles
    Test number
    755747455724
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a poor beam pattern

  10. Pass14,956 miles (+1,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,956 miles
    Test number
    848808721615
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to brake hose ferrules (all)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to suspension

  11. Pass13,945 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    13,945 miles
    Test number
    232765404825
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail13,945 miles (+675)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,945 miles
    Test number
    297980165274
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass13,270 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,270 miles
    Test number
    169646304346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,802 miles
    Test number
    307251921248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail11,802 miles (+10)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,802 miles
    Test number
    240508350436
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass11,792 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,792 miles
    Test number
    775127785155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,961 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,961 miles
    Test number
    136247781009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,738 miles
    Test number
    832787390018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,738 miles (+20)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,738 miles
    Test number
    191907590405
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  20. Pass8,718 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,718 miles
    Test number
    172741148290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,589 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,589 miles
    Test number
    890200147207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,252 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,252 miles
    Test number
    203101446250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,916 miles
    Test number
    371162645287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5116 TW

What vehicle is registration 5116 TW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5116 TW on a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Sept 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5116 TW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5116 TW is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5116 TW?
The MOT on 5116 TW is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5116 TW done?
5116 TW was recorded at 17,780 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 475 miles a year.
Has 5116 TW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5116 TW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 5116 TW 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 5116 TW find?
5116 TW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion to suspension components.

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