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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

N5 MXCMOT history

N5 MXC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

N5 MXC 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,448 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 MXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 MXC was last recorded at 42,448 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,911 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,537 miles
Average per year
1,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,448 miles
  • 2025 – 38,911 miles
  • 2024 – 36,487 miles
  • 2023 – 36,229 miles
  • 2022 – 35,005 miles
  • 2021 – 34,095 miles
  • 2020 – 33,079 miles
  • 2019 – 30,461 miles
  • 2018 – 29,425 miles
  • 2017 – 29,033 miles
  • 2016 – 28,630 miles
  • 2014 – 28,408 miles
  • 2013 – 27,951 miles
  • 2012 – 27,558 miles
  • 2011 – 24,039 miles
  • 2010 – 20,218 miles
  • 2009 – 16,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,448 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    341221645901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass38,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    530369710396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,911 miles (+2,424)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    722779280095
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,487 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,487 miles
    Test number
    561568186530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,229 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    417254425114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,005 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    625059844498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,095 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    959970225615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,079 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    428011652216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,461 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    193575739562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,425 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    423890943170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,420 miles (+387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,420 miles
    Test number
    634057184909
    • MajorFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass29,033 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    331988703073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,630 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    762124114651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,408 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,408 miles
    Test number
    858675934388
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass27,951 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    978311563210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,558 miles (+3,519)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,558 miles
    Test number
    566641762210
    • 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)
    • NoteTraction light on
  17. Pass24,039 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    178194291459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass20,218 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    772277690058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,805 miles
    Test number
    424744189184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 MXC

Does N5 MXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 MXC is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 MXC?
The MOT on N5 MXC is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 MXC done?
N5 MXC was recorded at 42,448 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,496 miles a year.
Has N5 MXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 MXC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 MXC 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 N5 MXC find?
N5 MXC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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