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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

9 OREMOT history

9 ORE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

9 ORE red 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,989 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 ORE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 ORE was last recorded at 93,989 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 2,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,463 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,526 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,989 miles
  • 2025 – 91,463 miles
  • 2024 – 87,763 miles
  • 2023 – 85,406 miles
  • 2022 – 84,303 miles
  • 2020 – 81,093 miles
  • 2019 – 79,333 miles
  • 2018 – 72,923 miles
  • 2017 – 68,665 miles
  • 2016 – 58,500 miles
  • 2015 – 49,381 miles
  • 2014 – 40,286 miles
  • 2013 – 35,332 miles
  • 2012 – 31,796 miles
  • 2011 – 26,089 miles
  • 2010 – 16,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront under trays ,outer sill covers fitted obscure some areas and components
  • AdvisorySubframes , rear suspension arms , and suspension components under car some corrosion

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 under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front under trays fitted obscure some areas and component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Subframes ,rear suspension arms, suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,989 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    407262707494
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays ,outer sill covers fitted obscure some areas and components
    • AdvisorySubframes , rear suspension arms , and suspension components under car some corrosion
  2. Pass91,463 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,463 miles
    Test number
    578371265231
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and component
    • AdvisorySubframes ,rear suspension arms, suspension components corroded
  3. Fail91,280 miles (+3,517)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    989925979968
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and component
    • AdvisorySubframes ,rear suspension arms, suspension components corroded
  4. Pass87,763 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    930257562230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and components
    • AdvisorySubframes rear suspension arms , suspension components corroded
  5. Fail87,762 miles (+2,356)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    232807802262
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and components
    • AdvisorySubframes rear suspension arms , suspension components corroded
  6. Pass85,406 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    608066411107
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning ,braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and components
    • AdvisorySubframes, rear suspension arms ,suspension components under car corroded
  7. Fail85,405 miles (+1,102)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,405 miles
    Test number
    545298592229
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCross member on central floor some damage and fouling exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscure some areas and components
    • AdvisoryNoise at front suspension ,steering , when reversing, turning ,it appears adjustment , repair required
    • AdvisorySubframes, rear suspension arms ,suspension components under car corroded
  8. Pass84,303 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    910491733735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail84,219 miles (+3,126)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    157121059593
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass81,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,093 miles
    Test number
    115526892124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail81,091 miles (+1,758)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    892773659163
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass79,333 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    188235894325
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Fail79,333 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    707194102748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass72,923 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    131712505128
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNon genuine suspension bolt fitted to l/h/r
  15. Pass68,665 miles (+10,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    750504295906
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass58,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    736949010429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail58,500 miles (+9,119)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    870883555630
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass49,381 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,381 miles
    Test number
    109139785148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,286 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,286 miles
    Test number
    635506094192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,332 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    759390303254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,796 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    386442222209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,089 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    985055471183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,181 miles
    Test number
    420782280104
    • NoteDamage to windscreen zone b

Questions about 9 ORE

What vehicle is registration 9 ORE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 ORE on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Jul 2007. 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 9 ORE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 ORE is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 ORE?
The MOT on 9 ORE is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 ORE done?
9 ORE was recorded at 93,989 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has 9 ORE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 ORE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 9 ORE 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 9 ORE find?
9 ORE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; front under trays ,outer sill covers fitted obscure some areas and components; subframes , rear suspension arms , and suspension components under car some corrosion.

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