Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc
F5 XMSMOT history
F5 XMS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 102,134 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,999 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 XMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 XMS was last recorded at 102,134 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jun 2018: 72,473 miles, lower than 72,545 miles on 12 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,074 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,060 miles
- Average per year
- 4,999 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,134 miles
- 2025 – 101,074 miles
- 2024 – 100,734 miles
- 2023 – 98,741 miles
- 2022 – 94,245 miles
- 2021 – 84,498 miles
- 2020 – 83,598 miles
- 2019 – 79,464 miles
- 2018 – 72,473 miles
- 2017 – 65,441 miles
- 2016 – 57,140 miles
- 2015 – 50,948 miles
- 2014 – 44,867 miles
- 2013 – 39,648 miles
- 2012 – 34,600 miles
- 2011 – 29,853 miles
- 2010 – 23,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,134 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
All 4 tyres getting low 3-4mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,134 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 102,134 miles
- Test number
- 374191233409
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,074 miles (+340)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,074 miles
- Test number
- 210522799724
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner sills, offside rear floor and chassis
Pass100,734 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 100,734 miles
- Test number
- 146319185309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,741 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 98,741 miles
- Test number
- 468955933093
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,245 miles (+9,747)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 94,245 miles
- Test number
- 661229128131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,498 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,498 miles
- Test number
- 563992043683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,598 miles (+4,134)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 83,598 miles
- Test number
- 432706409652
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top left corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake high
Pass79,464 miles (+6,991)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 79,464 miles
- Test number
- 171242109670
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside edge cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,473 miles (-72)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,473 miles
- Test number
- 921248594143
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres getting low 3-4mm
Fail72,545 miles (+7,104)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,545 miles
- Test number
- 205377656762
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres getting low 3-4mm
Pass65,441 miles (+8,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,441 miles
- Test number
- 734701284273
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,140 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,140 miles
- Test number
- 296587457227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail57,140 miles (+6,192)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,140 miles
- Test number
- 893586971903
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,948 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,948 miles
- Test number
- 255414875195
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass50,948 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,948 miles
- Test number
- 766474475165
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass44,867 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,867 miles
- Test number
- 956356674171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,866 miles (+5,218)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,866 miles
- Test number
- 736541774129
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass39,648 miles (+5,048)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,648 miles
- Test number
- 975431973169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,600 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,600 miles
- Test number
- 745284962153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,853 miles (+6,297)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,853 miles
- Test number
- 458028971178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,556 miles
- Test number
- 501390580197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F5 XMS
- Does F5 XMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 XMS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 XMS?
- The MOT on F5 XMS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 XMS done?
- F5 XMS was recorded at 102,134 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
- Has F5 XMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 XMS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on F5 XMS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F5 XMS find?
- F5 XMS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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