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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

M5 LMRMOT history

M5 LMR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

M5 LMR silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
60,693 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LMR was last recorded at 60,693 miles on 8 May 2025, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,119 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
4,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,693 miles
  • 2024 – 54,119 miles
  • 2022 – 39,573 miles
  • 2021 – 32,576 miles
  • 2019 – 20,172 miles
  • 2017 – 13,392 miles
  • 2016 – 11,152 miles
  • 2015 – 8,876 miles
  • 2014 – 7,231 miles
  • 2013 – 5,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,693 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP DEFECTIVE
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,693 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    334735777419
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP DEFECTIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail60,693 miles (+6,574)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    748729543188
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL X2 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP DEFECTIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass54,119 miles (+14,546)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,119 miles
    Test number
    180801291965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers seam weak in operation
  4. Pass39,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,573 miles
    Test number
    925854320961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,573 miles (+6,997)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,573 miles
    Test number
    477636814071
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass32,576 miles (+12,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    674043072054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass20,172 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,172 miles
    Test number
    678363785393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,392 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    600666793629
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished both
  9. Pass11,152 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,152 miles
    Test number
    553607419637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,876 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,876 miles
    Test number
    880112031404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,231 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,231 miles
    Test number
    898097404340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,174 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    5,174 miles
    Test number
    448828403326
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

Questions about M5 LMR

Does M5 LMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 LMR expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 LMR?
The MOT on M5 LMR expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 LMR done?
M5 LMR was recorded at 60,693 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 4,825 miles a year.
Has M5 LMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LMR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LMR 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 M5 LMR find?
M5 LMR passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel flap defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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