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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

WAY 977MOT history

WAY 977 is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

WAY 977 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,211 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAY 977
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAY 977 was last recorded at 155,211 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,909 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
6,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,211 miles
  • 2025 – 153,909 miles
  • 2024 – 150,655 miles
  • 2023 – 147,312 miles
  • 2022 – 142,728 miles
  • 2021 – 139,287 miles
  • 2020 – 137,400 miles
  • 2019 – 135,233 miles
  • 2018 – 128,984 miles
  • 2017 – 121,569 miles
  • 2016 – 111,322 miles
  • 2015 – 96,839 miles
  • 2014 – 84,084 miles
  • 2013 – 72,466 miles
  • 2012 – 68,640 miles
  • 2011 – 59,604 miles
  • 2010 – 48,857 miles
  • 2009 – 40,171 miles
  • 2008 – 30,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,211 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,211 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,211 miles
    Test number
    773696607409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,909 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,909 miles
    Test number
    864404475105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,655 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,655 miles
    Test number
    612820519385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,312 miles
    Test number
    936901649999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,312 miles (+4,584)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,312 miles
    Test number
    727317842162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass142,728 miles (+3,441)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    830472807809
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower effort on offside rear handbrake

  7. Pass139,287 miles (+1,887)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    392175911842
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,400 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,400 miles
    Test number
    350596719889
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,233 miles (+6,249)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    267817834189
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  10. Pass128,984 miles (+7,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,984 miles
    Test number
    730751294549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,569 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,569 miles
    Test number
    134585317290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,322 miles (+14,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,322 miles
    Test number
    978067500572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,839 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,839 miles
    Test number
    185862825449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,457 miles (+12,373)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    868420415044
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass84,084 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    885738114050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,466 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    748991323084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,640 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,640 miles
    Test number
    128743102004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,604 miles (+10,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,604 miles
    Test number
    937190421040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,857 miles (+8,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    370305710084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,171 miles
    Test number
    910059909031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail40,171 miles (+10,123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,171 miles
    Test number
    910199909056
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    230913708083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAY 977

What vehicle is registration WAY 977 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAY 977 on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WAY 977 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WAY 977 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on WAY 977?
The MOT on WAY 977 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WAY 977 done?
WAY 977 was recorded at 155,211 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,940 miles a year.
Has WAY 977 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAY 977 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on WAY 977 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 WAY 977 find?
WAY 977 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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