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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

M5 WLGMOT history

M5 WLG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

M5 WLG green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
65,549 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WLG was last recorded at 65,549 miles on 7 May 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,460 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,549 miles
  • 2025 – 65,460 miles
  • 2024 – 62,408 miles
  • 2023 – 58,629 miles
  • 2022 – 57,266 miles
  • 2021 – 56,937 miles
  • 2019 – 50,449 miles
  • 2018 – 48,917 miles
  • 2017 – 48,361 miles
  • 2016 – 47,480 miles
  • 2014 – 47,363 miles
  • 2013 – 46,056 miles
  • 2012 – 44,656 miles
  • 2011 – 43,335 miles
  • 2010 – 42,060 miles
  • 2009 – 40,410 miles
  • 2008 – 38,465 miles
  • 2007 – 36,232 miles
  • 2006 – 34,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,549 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Underside heavily coated fully inspection cant be carried out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Axle corroded not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,549 miles (+89)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    876768803483
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Pass65,460 miles (+3,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    633952999201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  3. Pass62,408 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    630151851929
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepair to n/s/r undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  4. Fail64,207 miles (+5,578)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    526516536144
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  5. Pass58,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    787397871450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily coated fully inspection cant be carried out

  6. Fail58,629 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    115485071422
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily coated fully inspection cant be carried out

  7. Pass57,266 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,266 miles
    Test number
    386802217052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail57,266 miles (+329)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,266 miles
    Test number
    366257700606
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass56,937 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    709850395857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavlly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill damaged
    • AdvisorySlight leak at exhaust mid to back box join
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and components greased oiled
    • AdvisoryVarious pipes greased oiled

  10. Fail56,932 miles (+6,483)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    246163541387
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg above arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavlly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaky
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill damaged
    • AdvisorySlight leak at exhaust mid to back box join
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and components greased oiled
    • AdvisoryVarious pipes greased oiled

  11. Pass50,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    522140959210
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisorySuspension components painted and oiled
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage painted and oiled

  12. Fail50,449 miles (+1,532)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    729472955866
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisorySuspension components painted and oiled
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage painted and oiled

  13. Pass48,917 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    230460792962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,361 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    405417686463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,480 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    643350036934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,363 miles (+61)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    437826634421
    • NoteLight corrosion underneath vehicle
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear reg plate deterioated
    • NoteSmall hole on ns inner sill but NOT Awithin 30cm of any mounts

  17. Fail47,302 miles (+1,246)5 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,302 miles
    Test number
    618968264257
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to brake hose ferrules
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension parts
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside sill holed

  18. Pass46,056 miles (+1,400)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    109095153281
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sills starting to corrode
    • NoteCorrosion to brake hose ferrules
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension parts
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass44,656 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    957953822246
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to both sills
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension parts
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs

  20. Fail44,656 miles (+1,321)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    998231222240
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to both sills
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension parts
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs

  21. Pass43,335 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    498348701266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension parts

  22. Fail43,335 miles (+1,275)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    708388401245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension parts

  23. Pass42,060 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,060 miles
    Test number
    921031110262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs

  24. Fail42,060 miles (+1,650)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,060 miles
    Test number
    381901010252
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs

  25. Pass40,410 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    384654929422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,465 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    801441228255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,232 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    623256607212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    903932286208
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M5 WLG

Does M5 WLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WLG is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WLG?
The MOT on M5 WLG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WLG done?
M5 WLG was recorded at 65,549 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has M5 WLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WLG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 WLG 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 WLG find?
M5 WLG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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