Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc
M5 SMXMOT history
M5 SMX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 23,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 23,055 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 677 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SMX was last recorded at 23,055 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 22,831 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 224 miles
- Average per year
- 677 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 23,055 miles
- 2025 – 22,831 miles
- 2024 – 22,356 miles
- 2023 – 22,298 miles
- 2022 – 22,051 miles
- 2021 – 21,771 miles
- 2019 – 21,634 miles
- 2018 – 20,850 miles
- 2017 – 20,359 miles
- 2016 – 19,449 miles
- 2015 – 18,226 miles
- 2014 – 17,011 miles
- 2013 – 14,799 miles
- 2012 – 13,034 miles
- 2010 – 11,548 miles
- 2009 – 10,637 miles
- 2008 – 9,893 miles
- 2007 – 9,769 miles
- 2006 – 9,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass23,055 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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside rear inner arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,055 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 23,055 miles
- Test number
- 421913425816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,831 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 22,831 miles
- Test number
- 145177906442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,356 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 22,356 miles
- Test number
- 732435887595
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail22,353 miles (+55)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,353 miles
- Test number
- 874419459162
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass22,298 miles (+247)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 22,298 miles
- Test number
- 303234706848
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass22,051 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 22,051 miles
- Test number
- 829852837165
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail22,051 miles (+280)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,051 miles
- Test number
- 368571416050
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass21,771 miles (+137)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 21,771 miles
- Test number
- 571129232778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass21,634 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 21,634 miles
- Test number
- 637944674082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail21,634 miles (+784)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,634 miles
- Test number
- 613460584991
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass20,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 20,850 miles
- Test number
- 601735054517
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNumber plate light 1 of 2 not working
Fail20,850 miles (+491)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,850 miles
- Test number
- 543128523449
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNumber plate light 1 of 2 not working
Pass20,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 20,359 miles
- Test number
- 924828388385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,359 miles (+910)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,359 miles
- Test number
- 371374432497
- DangerousFront front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Pass19,449 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 19,449 miles
- Test number
- 975885071563
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass18,226 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,226 miles
- Test number
- 879970895066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass17,011 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,011 miles
- Test number
- 609131794037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail17,011 miles (+2,212)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,011 miles
- Test number
- 128501794492
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass14,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 14,799 miles
- Test number
- 886635513045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,799 miles (+1,765)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,799 miles
- Test number
- 669265613033
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass13,034 miles (+1,486)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 13,034 miles
- Test number
- 675857312031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,548 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 11,548 miles
- Test number
- 421441850227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,637 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 10,637 miles
- Test number
- 151854969257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,893 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 9,893 miles
- Test number
- 243786658401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,769 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 9,769 miles
- Test number
- 383720457184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 9,439 miles
- Test number
- 373033756133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 SMX
- Does M5 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SMX is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SMX?
- The MOT on M5 SMX is valid until 23 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 SMX done?
- M5 SMX was recorded at 23,055 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 677 miles a year.
- Has M5 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SMX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 SMX 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 SMX find?
- M5 SMX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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