Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc
M5 RWBMOT history
M5 RWB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 92,816 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 RWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 17 May 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 RWB was last recorded at 92,816 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,768 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,816 miles
- 2025 – 92,768 miles
- 2024 – 92,550 miles
- 2023 – 92,470 miles
- 2022 – 92,280 miles
- 2021 – 92,085 miles
- 2020 – 91,829 miles
- 2019 – 91,492 miles
- 2018 – 91,272 miles
- 2017 – 91,083 miles
- 2016 – 90,082 miles
- 2015 – 88,970 miles
- 2014 – 88,163 miles
- 2013 – 87,281 miles
- 2012 – 87,105 miles
- 2011 – 86,731 miles
- 2010 – 85,909 miles
- 2008 – 85,008 miles
- 2007 – 83,797 miles
- 2006 – 83,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,816 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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,816 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 92,816 miles
- Test number
- 991194831643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,768 miles (+218)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 92,768 miles
- Test number
- 540700410755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,550 miles (+80)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 92,550 miles
- Test number
- 504577185361
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates in poor condition (0.1 (b))
Pass92,470 miles (+190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 92,470 miles
- Test number
- 661784462136
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,280 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,280 miles
- Test number
- 143708554670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,085 miles (+256)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 92,085 miles
- Test number
- 642218380563
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome Suspension and steering boots/dust covers light cracking
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,829 miles (+337)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 91,829 miles
- Test number
- 426971166398
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,492 miles (+220)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,492 miles
- Test number
- 751643170703
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded some quite badly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,272 miles (+189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,272 miles
- Test number
- 434709722819
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions corroded
Pass91,083 miles (+1,001)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,083 miles
- Test number
- 566919603359
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass90,082 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,082 miles
- Test number
- 928190152782
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Fail90,082 miles (+1,112)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,082 miles
- Test number
- 619694132326
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass88,970 miles (+807)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 88,970 miles
- Test number
- 668578715148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,163 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 88,163 miles
- Test number
- 217248914163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail88,163 miles (+882)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,163 miles
- Test number
- 909908114146
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass87,281 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 87,281 miles
- Test number
- 337646253177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,105 miles (+374)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 87,105 miles
- Test number
- 286401052149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 86,731 miles
- Test number
- 596343501152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,731 miles (+822)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,731 miles
- Test number
- 507063601145
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,909 miles (+901)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 85,909 miles
- Test number
- 980308180081
- NoteO/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking with cut in inner sidewall
Pass85,008 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,008 miles
- Test number
- 924453378245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,797 miles (+693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 83,797 miles
- Test number
- 444766857225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 83,104 miles
- Test number
- 533790226287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 RWB
- Does M5 RWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RWB is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 RWB?
- The MOT on M5 RWB is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 RWB done?
- M5 RWB was recorded at 92,816 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 487 miles a year.
- Has M5 RWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 RWB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on M5 RWB 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 RWB find?
- M5 RWB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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