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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

W5 BWPMOT history

W5 BWP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

W5 BWP silver 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
62,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BWP was last recorded at 62,463 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,677 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,786 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,463 miles
  • 2025 – 60,677 miles
  • 2024 – 55,849 miles
  • 2023 – 54,101 miles
  • 2022 – 51,741 miles
  • 2021 – 50,384 miles
  • 2020 – 49,373 miles
  • 2019 – 47,182 miles
  • 2018 – 44,053 miles
  • 2017 – 41,347 miles
  • 2015 – 38,340 miles
  • 2014 – 35,261 miles
  • 2013 – 31,023 miles
  • 2012 – 26,476 miles
  • 2011 – 22,172 miles
  • 2010 – 21,544 miles
  • 2009 – 20,691 miles
  • 2008 – 19,830 miles
  • 2007 – 19,228 miles
  • 2006 – 18,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,463 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight movement

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,463 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,463 miles
    Test number
    783269207222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,677 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    366258213239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,572 miles (+4,723)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    939081652287
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass55,849 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    431427434787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,101 miles (+2,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    156075932316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,741 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    284360483534
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded

  7. Fail51,741 miles (+1,357)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    411792806666
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded

  8. Pass50,384 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    194139692972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,373 miles (+15)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    249025063881
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,358 miles (+2,176)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    954827421725
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,182 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    702748425634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail47,089 miles (+3,036)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    645112439137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass44,053 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    372585365145
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass41,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    718279060556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail41,347 miles (+3,007)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    124261605687
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass38,340 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,340 miles
    Test number
    950271668938
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail38,333 miles (+3,072)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,333 miles
    Test number
    245060911123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,261 miles (+4,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    276710084234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass31,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    207074053282
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail31,023 miles (+4,547)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    439984953257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass26,476 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    428815242127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,172 miles (+628)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,172 miles
    Test number
    959973341189
    • DangerousAll four tyres have extensive cracking within tread pattern

  23. Pass21,544 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,544 miles
    Test number
    170312400141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,691 miles (+861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    101596309145
    • NoteN/s/f wheel buckled

  25. Pass19,830 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,830 miles
    Test number
    783147208143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,228 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    164172007116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,250 miles
    Test number
    940328206123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BWP

Does W5 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BWP is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BWP?
The MOT on W5 BWP is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BWP done?
W5 BWP was recorded at 62,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has W5 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BWP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 BWP 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 W5 BWP find?
W5 BWP passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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