Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,830 cc
N5 OEWMOT history
N5 OEW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,205 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 190,205 km
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,501 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 OEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,830 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 OEW was last recorded at 190,205 km on 10 Apr 2026, 37 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,168 km · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 37 km
- Average per year
- 3,501 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,205 km
- 2025 – 176,468 km
- 2023 – 170,981 km
- 2022 – 166,966 km
- 2021 – 158,168 km
- 2019 – 155,753 km
- 2007 – 123,595 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,205 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Slight oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,205 km (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 190,205 km
- Test number
- 512372914846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,168 km1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,168 km
- Test number
- 964660972005
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail190,129 miles1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,129 miles
- Test number
- 863281266024
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass176,468 km (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 176,468 km
- Test number
- 394442334044
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail176,465 km11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,465 km
- Test number
- 314585122768
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative. (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle section inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle section outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear section inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes partially coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEmits grey smoke during acceleration.
Pass170,981 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 170,981 miles
- Test number
- 980449612515
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail170,981 km (+4,015)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,981 km
- Test number
- 852728382803
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass166,966 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 166,966 km
- Test number
- 202070810356
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail166,966 km (+8,798)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,966 km
- Test number
- 260125189428
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm or less (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass158,168 km (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 158,168 km
- Test number
- 648854330467
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,161 km (+2,408)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,161 km
- Test number
- 619823511141
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFan belt noisy when alt under load
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWater leak at entry to front bulkhead
Pass155,753 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,753 km
- Test number
- 258945966082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 144,215 miles
- Test number
- 456337491044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,215 miles (+12,458)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,215 miles
- Test number
- 838626191044
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass131,757 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 131,757 miles
- Test number
- 712990090085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,330 miles (+1,994)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 130,330 miles
- Test number
- 224207799084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 128,336 miles
- Test number
- 981281388055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,595 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 123,595 km
- Test number
- 240220897093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,595 km1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,595 km
- Test number
- 670730497090
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- Repaired at testShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about N5 OEW
- Does N5 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 OEW is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 OEW?
- The MOT on N5 OEW is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 OEW done?
- N5 OEW was recorded at 190,205 km at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,501 km a year.
- Has N5 OEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 OEW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 OEW 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 OEW find?
- N5 OEW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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