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Aston Martin DB9

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

W5 MALMOT history

W5 MAL is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

W5 MAL silver Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
21,130 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MAL was last recorded at 21,130 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,597 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,130 miles
  • 2025 – 20,597 miles
  • 2024 – 20,393 miles
  • 2023 – 19,782 miles
  • 2022 – 19,021 miles
  • 2021 – 18,246 miles
  • 2020 – 17,768 miles
  • 2019 – 16,965 miles
  • 2016 – 16,724 miles
  • 2015 – 16,276 miles
  • 2014 – 15,660 miles
  • 2013 – 15,399 miles
  • 2012 – 13,779 miles
  • 2011 – 13,516 miles
  • 2010 – 12,957 miles
  • 2008 – 10,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,130 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,130 miles (+533)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    21,130 miles
    Test number
    499598511573
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass20,597 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    814210720070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,393 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    563949299541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,782 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    19,782 miles
    Test number
    225737617297
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass19,021 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    724444727575
    • 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))
  6. Pass18,246 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    18,246 miles
    Test number
    867102739823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail18,204 miles (+436)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,204 miles
    Test number
    650505956270
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass17,768 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,768 miles
    Test number
    559962817594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,965 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,965 miles
    Test number
    767736890335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,724 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,724 miles
    Test number
    256877964558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,276 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,276 miles
    Test number
    168788475477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass15,660 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,660 miles
    Test number
    368176484036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass15,399 miles (+1,620)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    117758583030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass13,779 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,779 miles
    Test number
    666599182084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,516 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,516 miles
    Test number
    725653961002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass12,957 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,957 miles
    Test number
    833926830066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,795 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,795 miles
    Test number
    171448718395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,214 miles
    Test number
    871700988002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 MAL

Does W5 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MAL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MAL?
The MOT on W5 MAL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MAL done?
W5 MAL was recorded at 21,130 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 756 miles a year.
Has W5 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MAL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 MAL 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 MAL find?
W5 MAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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