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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

M5 MHYMOT history

M5 MHY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

M5 MHY 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,267 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MHY was last recorded at 49,267 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,528 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
1,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,267 miles
  • 2025 – 48,528 miles
  • 2023 – 46,677 miles
  • 2022 – 45,550 miles
  • 2021 – 44,108 miles
  • 2020 – 43,210 miles
  • 2019 – 42,616 miles
  • 2018 – 41,736 miles
  • 2017 – 39,416 miles
  • 2016 – 37,125 miles
  • 2015 – 31,028 miles
  • 2009 – 29,983 miles
  • 2008 – 27,825 miles
  • 2007 – 25,694 miles
  • 2006 – 23,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,267 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COATED IN WAX OIL

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Underside has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe by brake hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,267 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    100086063206
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COATED IN WAX OIL

  2. Pass48,528 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    318939699500
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail48,493 miles (+1,816)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    829720901538
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass46,677 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    945632576847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe by brake hose corroded
    • 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))

  5. Fail46,580 miles (+1,030)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    435616524772
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe by brake hose corroded
    • 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))

  6. Pass45,550 miles (+1,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    305403073898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  7. Pass44,108 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    853003224542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,057 miles (+847)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,057 miles
    Test number
    278085855565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,210 miles (+594)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    172405045952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  10. Pass42,616 miles (+880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    459662731230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing signs of excess corrosion

  11. Pass41,736 miles (+2,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,736 miles
    Test number
    425392676400
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass39,416 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,416 miles
    Test number
    109616375943
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  13. Fail39,371 miles (+2,246)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    654525288049
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc heavily corroded on inner edge (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  14. Pass37,125 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    515712307782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,028 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    309109295141
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,983 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    692833909360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,825 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,825 miles
    Test number
    314031568203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,694 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,694 miles
    Test number
    343512587497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    303342706486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MHY

Does M5 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MHY is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MHY?
The MOT on M5 MHY is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MHY done?
M5 MHY was recorded at 49,267 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,268 miles a year.
Has M5 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MHY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 MHY 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 MHY find?
M5 MHY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside coated in wax oil.

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