
Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc
M5 WYCMOT history
M5 WYC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 97,492 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 WYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 7 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 WYC was last recorded at 97,492 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 5,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,648 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,844 miles
- Average per year
- 5,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,492 miles
- 2025 – 91,648 miles
- 2024 – 87,857 miles
- 2023 – 83,858 miles
- 2022 – 78,867 miles
- 2021 – 71,537 miles
- 2020 – 68,518 miles
- 2019 – 63,347 miles
- 2018 – 57,880 miles
- 2017 – 52,106 miles
- 2016 – 45,912 miles
- 2015 – 39,480 miles
- 2014 – 32,721 miles
- 2013 – 26,805 miles
- 2012 – 23,809 miles
- 2011 – 19,754 miles
- 2010 – 15,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross Member Support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,492 miles (+5,844)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 97,492 miles
- Test number
- 520949977547
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross Member Support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 91,648 miles
- Test number
- 463895048878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,648 miles (+3,791)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,648 miles
- Test number
- 150439149136
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass87,857 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,857 miles
- Test number
- 615020300755
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,857 miles (+3,999)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,857 miles
- Test number
- 924569443659
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,858 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,858 miles
- Test number
- 783969116491
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,867 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,867 miles
- Test number
- 584218490780
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,867 miles (+7,330)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,867 miles
- Test number
- 325136084459
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,537 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 71,537 miles
- Test number
- 153006570483
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,537 miles (+3,019)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,537 miles
- Test number
- 260071600893
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,518 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 68,518 miles
- Test number
- 304105966422
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail68,516 miles (+152)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,516 miles
- Test number
- 911288253229
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail68,364 miles (+5,017)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,364 miles
- Test number
- 482250406920
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL [ UNDER WEIGHT PRESSURE] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT TYPE (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass63,347 miles (+5,467)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 63,347 miles
- Test number
- 140543184451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear PARK BRAKE READING LOW AND OVERALL ONLY JUST PASSED BRAKE TEST - 17%
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPARK BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,880 miles (+5,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,880 miles
- Test number
- 987043678525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,106 miles (+6,194)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 52,106 miles
- Test number
- 102120293482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,912 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,912 miles
- Test number
- 337871570924
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass39,480 miles (+6,759)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 39,480 miles
- Test number
- 121776349996
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear advise both rear tyres replaced
Pass32,721 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,721 miles
- Test number
- 237044274209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,805 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 26,805 miles
- Test number
- 179943873254
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
Fail26,805 miles (+2,996)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,805 miles
- Test number
- 537753073280
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass23,809 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 23,809 miles
- Test number
- 166258412344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,754 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 19,754 miles
- Test number
- 397155601380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 15,037 miles
- Test number
- 444180700486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 WYC
- Does M5 WYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WYC is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 WYC?
- The MOT on M5 WYC is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 WYC done?
- M5 WYC was recorded at 97,492 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 5,152 miles a year.
- Has M5 WYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 WYC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 WYC 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 WYC find?
- M5 WYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.
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