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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

M5 GRFMOT history

M5 GRF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

M5 GRF green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,871 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GRF was last recorded at 71,871 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2007: 40,175 miles, lower than 46,068 miles on 27 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,001 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
1,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,871 miles
  • 2024 – 67,001 miles
  • 2023 – 65,990 miles
  • 2022 – 64,287 miles
  • 2020 – 61,832 miles
  • 2019 – 61,556 miles
  • 2018 – 59,062 miles
  • 2017 – 56,393 miles
  • 2016 – 55,077 miles
  • 2015 – 54,572 miles
  • 2014 – 54,400 miles
  • 2013 – 54,061 miles
  • 2012 – 53,549 miles
  • 2011 – 52,958 miles
  • 2010 – 52,374 miles
  • 2009 – 51,398 miles
  • 2008 – 49,988 miles
  • 2007 – 40,175 miles
  • 2006 – 46,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,871 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,871 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    563636827873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,001 miles (+1,011)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    954210443501
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire insecure, coil over suspension fitted (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire insecure, coil over suspension fitted (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,990 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    253125338662
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,287 miles (+2,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    239793766341
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,832 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    638191026767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass61,556 miles (+2,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,556 miles
    Test number
    998818889341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,062 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    566628325629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,393 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    162963848250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,077 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    704008923308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,572 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    528785036598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,400 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    876143164279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,061 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    429611173262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,549 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,549 miles
    Test number
    367071172477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass52,958 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    147633961248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,374 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,374 miles
    Test number
    402948960295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,398 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    952500269268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass49,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    831060278214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,988 miles (+9,813)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    843689068206
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Fail40,175 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    233329767239
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass40,175 miles (-5,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    964209367224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    953480776232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GRF

Does M5 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GRF is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GRF?
The MOT on M5 GRF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GRF done?
M5 GRF was recorded at 71,871 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,309 miles a year.
Has M5 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GRF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on M5 GRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 GRF find?
M5 GRF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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