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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

M5 MXHMOT history

M5 MXH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

M5 MXH red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
81,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MXH was last recorded at 81,398 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 15,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,115 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
15,283 miles
Average per year
4,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,398 miles
  • 2021 – 66,115 miles
  • 2020 – 57,383 miles
  • 2019 – 56,705 miles
  • 2018 – 54,249 miles
  • 2017 – 51,757 miles
  • 2016 – 49,853 miles
  • 2015 – 46,268 miles
  • 2014 – 42,437 miles
  • 2013 – 35,606 miles
  • 2012 – 30,320 miles
  • 2011 – 25,981 miles
  • 2010 – 22,514 miles
  • 2009 – 18,293 miles
  • 2008 – 13,893 miles
  • 2007 – 11,680 miles
  • 2006 – 11,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,398 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes able to check (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills are in very poor condition
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,398 miles (+15,283)24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    373263674056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes able to check (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

  2. Pass66,115 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    311938809868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,007 miles (+8,624)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    745532267513
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,383 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    891287170030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,705 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    488495568982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    390223406135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail54,249 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    890938701609
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,757 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,757 miles
    Test number
    565011767042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,853 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    322591372699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,268 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    968489950060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,437 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    936798484299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,606 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,606 miles
    Test number
    326589683291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,320 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    419247772254
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass25,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    515946581266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,981 miles (+3,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    608186981212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,514 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,514 miles
    Test number
    313517370266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,293 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,293 miles
    Test number
    612606999266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,893 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,893 miles
    Test number
    250430588223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,680 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,680 miles
    Test number
    131807167277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,232 miles
    Test number
    472471076215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MXH

Does M5 MXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 MXH expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 MXH?
The MOT on M5 MXH expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 MXH done?
M5 MXH was recorded at 81,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
Has M5 MXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MXH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 MXH 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 MXH find?
M5 MXH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 24 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes able to check; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front wipers smearing, and 21 more.

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