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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

8305 MYMOT history

8305 MY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,072 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

8305 MY 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 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,072 km
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,503 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8305 MY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8305 MY was last recorded at 178,072 km on 14 Jul 2026, 618 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,454 km · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
618 km
Average per year
2,503 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,072 km
  • 2025 – 177,454 km
  • 2024 – 175,379 km
  • 2023 – 173,917 km
  • 2022 – 171,929 km
  • 2021 – 171,813 km
  • 2020 – 169,278 km
  • 2019 – 165,842 km
  • 2018 – 160,270 km
  • 2017 – 158,090 km
  • 2016 – 155,446 km
  • 2015 – 153,134 km
  • 2013 – 151,742 km
  • 2011 – 149,943 km
  • 2010 – 147,061 km
  • 2008 – 136,782 km
  • 2007 – 129,709 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,072 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,072 km (+618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,072 km
    Test number
    844232770166
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,454 km (+2,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    177,454 km
    Test number
    622079523105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass175,379 km (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,379 km
    Test number
    160701944163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Fail175,361 km (+1,444)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,361 km
    Test number
    815555243552
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Pass173,917 km (+1,988)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,917 km
    Test number
    587152118772
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,929 km (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,929 km
    Test number
    760008657906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass171,813 km (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,813 km
    Test number
    166235572522
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass169,278 km (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,278 km
    Test number
    126851590395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusted
    • AdvisoryAll under body components rusted including inner sills

  9. Pass165,842 km (+5,572)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,842 km
    Test number
    283273768516
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre Outer wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner sill has surface corrosion

  10. Pass160,270 km (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,270 km
    Test number
    470167353114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wall perishing

  11. Pass158,090 km (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,090 km
    Test number
    917761284324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusting

  12. Pass155,446 km (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,446 km
    Test number
    204758156442
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill rusted

  13. Pass153,134 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,134 km
    Test number
    787408565091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,396 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    152,396 miles
    Test number
    599339164041
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.

  15. Fail152,396 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,396 miles
    Test number
    239129264000
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.

  16. Pass151,742 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,742 km
    Test number
    505753963030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,020 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    151,020 miles
    Test number
    109572782410
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteAdvise rear diff mounts deterated

  18. Pass149,943 km6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    149,943 km
    Test number
    608514181088
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES
    • NoteBRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW
    • NoteFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES
    • NoteFRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • NoteSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

  19. Fail149,943 km (+2,882)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,943 km
    Test number
    917643981040
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES
    • NoteBRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES
    • NoteFRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • NoteSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

  20. Pass147,061 km (+113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    147,061 km
    Test number
    104129780404
    • NoteNearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated

  21. Fail146,948 km4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,948 km
    Test number
    134431180054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated

  22. Pass142,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    863274589046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail142,282 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    713262289077
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass136,782 km (+7,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    136,782 km
    Test number
    560456788058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass129,709 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    129,709 km
    Test number
    431149877068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail129,709 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,709 km
    Test number
    760249977045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass123,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    923678286049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8305 MY

What vehicle is registration 8305 MY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8305 MY on a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 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 8305 MY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8305 MY is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8305 MY?
The MOT on 8305 MY is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8305 MY done?
8305 MY was recorded at 178,072 km at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,503 km a year.
Has 8305 MY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8305 MY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 8305 MY 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 8305 MY find?
8305 MY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, and 1 more.

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