Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
M5 WYMMOT history
M5 WYM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 113,839 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 WYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 WYM was last recorded at 113,839 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,335 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 504 miles
- Average per year
- 3,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,839 miles
- 2025 – 113,335 miles
- 2024 – 111,467 miles
- 2023 – 109,562 miles
- 2022 – 107,575 miles
- 2021 – 105,769 miles
- 2020 – 103,451 miles
- 2019 – 101,404 miles
- 2018 – 97,465 miles
- 2017 – 94,558 miles
- 2016 – 90,006 miles
- 2015 – 82,781 miles
- 2014 – 78,704 miles
- 2013 – 74,427 miles
- 2012 – 71,722 miles
- 2011 – 67,886 miles
- 2010 – 63,736 miles
- 2009 – 59,034 miles
- 2008 – 55,138 miles
- 2007 – 50,118 miles
- 2006 – 44,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,839 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 113,839 miles
- Test number
- 299240471819
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail113,839 miles (+504)1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,839 miles
- Test number
- 500979274755
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass113,335 miles (+31)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 113,335 miles
- Test number
- 616536729766
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,304 miles (+1,837)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,304 miles
- Test number
- 757304879886
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,467 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 111,467 miles
- Test number
- 749241541067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,562 miles (+1,987)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,562 miles
- Test number
- 364943636332
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,575 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,575 miles
- Test number
- 308079653566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,769 miles (+2,318)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,769 miles
- Test number
- 186383031135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,451 miles (+2,047)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,451 miles
- Test number
- 991390858837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2020
- Odometer
- 101,404 miles
- Test number
- 857019027476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,404 miles (+3,939)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,404 miles
- Test number
- 218864915862
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,465 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 97,465 miles
- Test number
- 497866727561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,558 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 94,558 miles
- Test number
- 313982679031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,006 miles (+7,225)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 953221656478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,781 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 758969415082
- 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)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail82,781 miles (+4,077)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 307399215052
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass78,704 miles (+4,277)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,704 miles
- Test number
- 115360724498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge
Pass74,427 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 74,427 miles
- Test number
- 726659523085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail74,426 miles (+2,704)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,426 miles
- Test number
- 199479123434
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,722 miles (+3,836)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,722 miles
- Test number
- 499030832042
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,886 miles (+4,150)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 67,886 miles
- Test number
- 399158021059
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOff side front wheel slighty binding
Pass63,736 miles (+4,702)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,736 miles
- Test number
- 621275320077
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished....o/s/f brake binding slightly
Pass59,034 miles (+3,896)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,034 miles
- Test number
- 654827329006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,138 miles (+5,020)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 55,138 miles
- Test number
- 162325828494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,118 miles (+5,967)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,118 miles
- Test number
- 683232537063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 44,151 miles
- Test number
- 531433736038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 WYM
- Does M5 WYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WYM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 WYM?
- The MOT on M5 WYM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 WYM done?
- M5 WYM was recorded at 113,839 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
- Has M5 WYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 WYM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 WYM 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 WYM find?
- M5 WYM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.
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