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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

M5 MXGMOT history

M5 MXG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

M5 MXG gold Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,062 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MXG was last recorded at 58,062 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,994 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
1,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,062 miles
  • 2022 – 57,994 miles
  • 2021 – 57,438 miles
  • 2020 – 56,852 miles
  • 2019 – 54,504 miles
  • 2018 – 52,860 miles
  • 2017 – 52,095 miles
  • 2016 – 49,937 miles
  • 2015 – 44,526 miles
  • 2014 – 33,725 miles
  • 2006 – 32,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Clutch pedal mod loose on pedal

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,062 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    364093292806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,994 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    993268275450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,438 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    684118437019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,852 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    217650386608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    542095854767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,504 miles (+1,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    897696811368
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,860 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,860 miles
    Test number
    958633656845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,857 miles (+762)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    719668077483
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,095 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    605831682047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,054 miles (+2,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    386533051752
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass49,937 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    317423936071
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass44,526 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    537431815281
    • DangerousClutch pedal mod loose on pedal

  13. Fail44,526 miles (+10,801)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    918660515243
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousClutch pedal mod loose on pedal
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass33,725 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    897542614299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    682805236299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MXG

Does M5 MXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MXG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MXG?
The MOT on M5 MXG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MXG done?
M5 MXG was recorded at 58,062 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,300 miles a year.
Has M5 MXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MXG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 MXG 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 MXG find?
M5 MXG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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