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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

S5 MXVMOT history

S5 MXV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S5 MXV 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,548 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MXV was last recorded at 152,548 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,548 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,548 miles
  • 2025 – 152,050 miles
  • 2024 – 150,947 miles
  • 2023 – 150,259 miles
  • 2021 – 146,754 miles
  • 2020 – 141,277 miles
  • 2019 – 133,100 miles
  • 2018 – 122,967 miles
  • 2017 – 113,502 miles
  • 2016 – 103,193 miles
  • 2015 – 94,234 miles
  • 2014 – 83,444 miles
  • 2013 – 71,534 miles
  • 2012 – 66,290 miles
  • 2011 – 59,303 miles
  • 2010 – 50,739 miles
  • 2009 – 41,303 miles
  • 2008 – 32,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,548 miles
    Test number
    894674068622
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail152,548 miles (+498)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,548 miles
    Test number
    606041169261
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass152,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,050 miles
    Test number
    500233759639
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,050 miles (+1,103)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,050 miles
    Test number
    505978537913
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,947 miles
    Test number
    902568312983
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail150,947 miles (+688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,947 miles
    Test number
    480002687344
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass150,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    219336271183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail150,259 miles (+3,505)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    422254768451
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass146,754 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,754 miles
    Test number
    563122915019
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail146,460 miles (+5,183)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,460 miles
    Test number
    786085851732
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,277 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,277 miles
    Test number
    535248187131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,242 miles (+8,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    615256242078
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass133,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,100 miles
    Test number
    945567547406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail133,100 miles (+10,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,100 miles
    Test number
    787886885063
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass122,967 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    682369940267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    666048440097
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail113,502 miles (+10,309)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    473876729715
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass103,193 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    565657390910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,234 miles (+10,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    595467955117
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake is sticking

  20. Pass83,444 miles (+11,910)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    477892364240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,534 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    936908063233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,290 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,290 miles
    Test number
    118893962214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,303 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,303 miles
    Test number
    315754511381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,739 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    961939270202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,303 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,303 miles
    Test number
    871999279289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,527 miles
    Test number
    402803788246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 MXV

Does S5 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MXV is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MXV?
The MOT on S5 MXV is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MXV done?
S5 MXV was recorded at 152,548 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has S5 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MXV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 MXV 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 S5 MXV find?
S5 MXV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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