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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.

M5 WYC red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass97,492 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass91,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    463895048878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass68,518 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    304105966422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. 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
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. Pass52,106 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    102120293482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,912 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    337871570924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  18. 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
  19. Pass32,721 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    237044274209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,805 miles
    Test number
    179943873254
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. Pass19,754 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,754 miles
    Test number
    397155601380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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