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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc

M5 RTDMOT history

M5 RTD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

M5 RTD green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,845 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RTD was last recorded at 93,845 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,987 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
1,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,845 miles
  • 2025 – 92,987 miles
  • 2024 – 90,497 miles
  • 2023 – 88,585 miles
  • 2022 – 87,233 miles
  • 2021 – 85,837 miles
  • 2020 – 84,315 miles
  • 2019 – 82,696 miles
  • 2018 – 81,632 miles
  • 2017 – 80,368 miles
  • 2016 – 78,962 miles
  • 2015 – 76,750 miles
  • 2014 – 74,423 miles
  • 2013 – 73,179 miles
  • 2012 – 72,032 miles
  • 2011 – 70,812 miles
  • 2010 – 69,608 miles
  • 2009 – 67,824 miles
  • 2008 – 65,940 miles
  • 2007 – 63,128 miles
  • 2006 – 60,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,845 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    761256380471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,987 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    432279831184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,497 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,497 miles
    Test number
    784709074855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,585 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    306963834389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,233 miles
    Test number
    978231829483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,233 miles (+1,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,233 miles
    Test number
    841074757407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,837 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    904183875418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,315 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    283352489897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass82,696 miles (+1,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    931025986140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill/quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass81,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    224407033759
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail81,632 miles (+1,264)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    756885158795
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass80,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    445104890799
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre sidewall cracked/spliting

  13. Fail80,368 miles (+1,406)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    740690294096
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre sidewall cracked/spliting
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass78,962 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    400522313675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,750 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    407873205295
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail76,747 miles (+2,324)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    396146795107
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,423 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    805172194106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,179 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,179 miles
    Test number
    418840893139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass72,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    187748602247
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail72,032 miles (+1,220)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    396916202293
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass70,812 miles (+16)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    968836091163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteExh silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  22. Fail70,796 miles (+1,188)2 dangerous1 failure2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    275442891446
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteExh silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  23. Pass69,608 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,608 miles
    Test number
    294923980101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass67,824 miles (+90)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,824 miles
    Test number
    801965979116
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance of 37 percent

  25. Fail67,734 miles (+1,794)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    953750179183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance of 37 percent

  26. Pass65,940 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    970088258100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,884 miles (+2,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    973411358184
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass63,128 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    730941057116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,099 miles (+2,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    822215547181
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  30. Pass60,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    442744966114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RTD

Does M5 RTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RTD is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RTD?
The MOT on M5 RTD is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RTD done?
M5 RTD was recorded at 93,845 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
Has M5 RTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RTD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 RTD 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 RTD find?
M5 RTD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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