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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

M5 WLWMOT history

M5 WLW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

M5 WLW silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
178,509 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WLW was last recorded at 178,509 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 7,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,028 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,481 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,509 miles
  • 2021 – 171,028 miles
  • 2020 – 170,116 miles
  • 2018 – 170,029 miles
  • 2016 – 166,441 miles
  • 2015 – 164,116 miles
  • 2013 – 156,800 miles
  • 2012 – 149,971 miles
  • 2011 – 123,882 miles
  • 2010 – 113,845 miles
  • 2009 – 113,089 miles
  • 2007 – 111,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    275016988095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,138 km (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,138 km
    Test number
    561600936419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,231 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,231 km
    Test number
    903008855114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,028 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,028 miles
    Test number
    965195451689
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,116 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,116 miles
    Test number
    118700263093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,029 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,029 miles
    Test number
    627888399871
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass166,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,441 miles
    Test number
    866648410421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail166,441 miles (+2,325)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,441 miles
    Test number
    955630756066
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass164,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    164,116 miles
    Test number
    557868625125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,024 km (+7,188)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,024 km
    Test number
    776640375036
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount faulty

  11. Pass156,836 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    156,836 km
    Test number
    206711473115
    • NoteElectical wiring under bonnet needs to be secured.

  12. Fail156,800 miles (+6,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    665891623178
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass149,971 miles (+26,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    149,971 miles
    Test number
    207527532144
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass123,882 miles (+10,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    307525651167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,845 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    980809340186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    584096259114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,600 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,600 km
    Test number
    401060728181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,222 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    502367907197
    • NoteAdvise corrosion setting in to underbody

Questions about M5 WLW

Does M5 WLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 WLW expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 WLW?
The MOT on M5 WLW expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 WLW done?
M5 WLW was recorded at 178,509 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has M5 WLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WLW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on M5 WLW 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 WLW find?
M5 WLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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