Mazda MX-5
Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 1,840 cc
M5 RCPMOT history
M5 RCP is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,112 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 68,112 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 RCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 23 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 RCP was last recorded at 68,112 miles on 13 May 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 68,100 miles · 9 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,112 miles
- 2023 – 68,100 miles
- 2022 – 66,805 miles
- 2021 – 64,873 miles
- 2020 – 61,700 miles
- 2019 – 56,841 miles
- 2016 – 55,585 miles
- 2014 – 54,484 miles
- 2009 – 54,069 miles
- 2008 – 53,746 miles
- 2007 – 53,106 miles
- 2006 – 52,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,112 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coil spring corroded both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,112 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,112 miles
- Test number
- 461821056791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,100 miles (+1,295)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,100 miles
- Test number
- 514632826379
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on front catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on o/s after junction split off (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,805 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,805 miles
- Test number
- 552661619878
- AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered with underseal
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,796 miles (+1,923)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 535603977180
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,873 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,873 miles
- Test number
- 386190980873
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,700 miles (+4,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 61,700 miles
- Test number
- 192348453531
- AdvisoryRear silencer tail pipe missing
Pass56,841 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 56,841 miles
- Test number
- 439597377707
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking appearing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking appearing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTail pipe exit from silencer missing
Fail56,841 miles (+1,256)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,841 miles
- Test number
- 575537304632
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in boot compartment (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking appearing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking appearing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTail pipe exit from silencer missing
Pass55,585 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 55,585 miles
- Test number
- 795738144884
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTail Pipe Missing from rear silencer
Pass54,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,484 miles
- Test number
- 165335794458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,484 miles (+415)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,484 miles
- Test number
- 419355794085
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail54,069 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,069 miles
- Test number
- 203022519206
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass54,069 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,069 miles
- Test number
- 754182219201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,746 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 53,746 miles
- Test number
- 782271028270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,106 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 53,106 miles
- Test number
- 641476627209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 52,548 miles
- Test number
- 644398226262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 RCP
- Does M5 RCP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 RCP expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 RCP?
- The MOT on M5 RCP expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 RCP done?
- M5 RCP was recorded at 68,112 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 830 miles a year.
- Has M5 RCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 RCP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on M5 RCP 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 RCP find?
- M5 RCP passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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