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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

W5 KSLMOT history

W5 KSL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

W5 KSL 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,754 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 KSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 KSL was last recorded at 82,754 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,862 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,892 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,754 miles
  • 2025 – 78,862 miles
  • 2024 – 74,792 miles
  • 2023 – 70,388 miles
  • 2022 – 66,917 miles
  • 2021 – 64,190 miles
  • 2020 – 60,332 miles
  • 2019 – 57,038 miles
  • 2018 – 53,627 miles
  • 2017 – 49,882 miles
  • 2016 – 46,132 miles
  • 2015 – 39,426 miles
  • 2014 – 33,044 miles
  • 2013 – 27,203 miles
  • 2012 – 20,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushs worn

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    927570947354
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushs worn

  2. Fail82,754 miles (+3,892)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    168074795210
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushs worn

  3. Pass78,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    530208266888
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))

  4. Fail78,862 miles (+4,070)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    297203189067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))

  5. Pass74,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    405781538485
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transverse member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision

  6. Fail74,790 miles (+4,402)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    558749242453
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transverse member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision

  7. Pass70,388 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    763706148077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,386 miles (+3,469)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    533342157953
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass66,917 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    671497088798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,190 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    965030978742
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    954613060950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,332 miles (+3,294)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    899536459260
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% top slider seized (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass57,038 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    123516645728
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  14. Pass53,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    979462294880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,627 miles (+3,745)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    414794603949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass49,882 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    728848139972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,132 miles (+6,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    411342871342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,426 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    204261501904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,044 miles
    Test number
    838697564271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,044 miles (+5,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,044 miles
    Test number
    759647264288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail27,203 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,203 miles
    Test number
    379278263287
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE.M.L light is on
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  22. Pass27,203 miles (+6,529)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,203 miles
    Test number
    827848263233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE.M.L light is on
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  23. Pass20,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,674 miles
    Test number
    755518862263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W5 KSL

Does W5 KSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 KSL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 KSL?
The MOT on W5 KSL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 KSL done?
W5 KSL was recorded at 82,754 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has W5 KSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 KSL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 KSL 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 KSL find?
W5 KSL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; all front suspension arm bushs worn.

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