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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

M5 MXAMOT history

M5 MXA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

M5 MXA green 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
67,600 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MXA was last recorded at 67,600 miles on 15 May 2026, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,738 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,600 miles
  • 2025 – 66,738 miles
  • 2024 – 65,271 miles
  • 2023 – 61,334 miles
  • 2021 – 57,528 miles
  • 2020 – 49,588 miles
  • 2018 – 49,247 miles
  • 2016 – 48,124 miles
  • 2013 – 44,725 miles
  • 2012 – 40,569 miles
  • 2011 – 36,563 miles
  • 2010 – 33,530 miles
  • 2009 – 29,133 miles
  • 2008 – 26,092 miles
  • 2007 – 20,911 miles
  • 2006 – 14,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,600 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,600 miles (+862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    879205305636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass66,738 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    769984996049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,737 miles (+1,466)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    161704421383
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,271 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    767457951476
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail65,270 miles (+3,936)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    325194294708
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass61,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    455153331215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,334 miles (+3,806)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    957905278385
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass57,528 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    560957667038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  9. Fail57,525 miles (+7,937)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    356833122850
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear flexi to offside flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass49,588 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    828992590639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass49,247 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    985739944167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,244 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    720489413729
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass48,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    773527429024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail48,124 miles (+3,399)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    894690750017
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,725 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,725 miles
    Test number
    805783163241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass40,569 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    396539562235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,563 miles (+3,033)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    675789241214
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner edge

  18. Pass33,530 miles (+4,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    500770470266
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner edge

  19. Pass29,133 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    382538749478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,092 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    901986738252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,911 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    460783777148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,130 miles
    Test number
    134602906184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MXA

Does M5 MXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MXA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MXA?
The MOT on M5 MXA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MXA done?
M5 MXA was recorded at 67,600 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has M5 MXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MXA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 MXA 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 MXA find?
M5 MXA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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