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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

C5 NYCMOT history

C5 NYC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

C5 NYC black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,138 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NYC was last recorded at 80,138 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,777 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,361 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,138 miles
  • 2025 – 76,777 miles
  • 2024 – 73,442 miles
  • 2023 – 70,196 miles
  • 2022 – 68,147 miles
  • 2021 – 66,638 miles
  • 2020 – 64,439 miles
  • 2019 – 61,646 miles
  • 2018 – 54,871 miles
  • 2017 – 52,323 miles
  • 2016 – 50,611 miles
  • 2015 – 48,637 miles
  • 2014 – 46,528 miles
  • 2013 – 44,128 miles
  • 2011 – 37,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,138 miles6 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    144397521428
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail80,138 miles (+3,361)2 repaired6 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    204704576340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass76,777 miles (+3,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    229284223273
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,442 miles (+3,246)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,442 miles
    Test number
    809278843113
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass70,196 miles (+2,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    136343353014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    381039146427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,147 miles (+1,509)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    711464708428
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,638 miles (+2,199)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    935781784060
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass64,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    955832428394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,439 miles (+2,793)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    747195401903
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,646 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    425728111955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,871 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    146866946631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,018 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    537125319349
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff pinion seal

  14. Pass52,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    121519555615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,323 miles (+1,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    871441656158
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass50,611 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    196147047656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail48,637 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    346381905430
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass48,637 miles (+2,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    455661905256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass46,528 miles (+2,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    556905804266
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail44,128 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    408513903265
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,128 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    715583803215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    178811341398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NYC

Does C5 NYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NYC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NYC?
The MOT on C5 NYC is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NYC done?
C5 NYC was recorded at 80,138 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has C5 NYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NYC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 NYC 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 C5 NYC find?
C5 NYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 13 more.

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