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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

N5 SUHMOT history

N5 SUH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

N5 SUH silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,467 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SUH was last recorded at 43,467 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,760 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,467 miles
  • 2024 – 42,760 miles
  • 2023 – 42,014 miles
  • 2022 – 41,000 miles
  • 2021 – 39,740 miles
  • 2020 – 38,967 miles
  • 2019 – 37,549 miles
  • 2018 – 35,150 miles
  • 2017 – 29,820 miles
  • 2016 – 23,056 miles
  • 2015 – 15,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,467 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,467 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    401280073775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,760 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    890371716121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,014 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    443282168547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    447443225436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,998 miles (+1,258)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    292034914288
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass39,740 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    355369206870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    688454129269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,967 miles (+1,418)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    841351865591
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass37,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    636535728359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,549 miles (+2,399)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    147123318558
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass35,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    117701287239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,150 miles (+5,330)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    391391476120
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass29,820 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    946565866935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,056 miles
    Test number
    507717027053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,056 miles (+7,584)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,056 miles
    Test number
    218626261734
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass15,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,472 miles
    Test number
    586336392212
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted slightly
  17. Fail15,472 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,472 miles
    Test number
    311432041878
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted slightly

Questions about N5 SUH

Does N5 SUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SUH is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 SUH?
The MOT on N5 SUH is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SUH done?
N5 SUH was recorded at 43,467 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has N5 SUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SUH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on N5 SUH 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 SUH find?
N5 SUH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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