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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

Y5 GWJMOT history

Y5 GWJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y5 GWJ silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,833 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GWJ was last recorded at 41,833 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,361 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,833 miles
  • 2025 – 40,361 miles
  • 2023 – 40,145 miles
  • 2021 – 40,085 miles
  • 2019 – 38,422 miles
  • 2018 – 37,440 miles
  • 2017 – 36,456 miles
  • 2016 – 35,284 miles
  • 2015 – 33,837 miles
  • 2014 – 32,714 miles
  • 2013 – 29,773 miles
  • 2012 – 24,112 miles
  • 2011 – 17,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,833 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    592792592288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass40,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,361 miles
    Test number
    940847930608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,361 miles (+216)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,361 miles
    Test number
    554363235969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass40,145 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    849529891283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,085 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    754923504252
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts rusty

  6. Pass38,422 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    439265124431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,440 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    753210819802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,456 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    884221763850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    826605944273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,284 miles (+1,447)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    154022100241
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass33,837 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,837 miles
    Test number
    289282415100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,714 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    437869274297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,773 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    256856193287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,112 miles (+6,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,112 miles
    Test number
    587254762215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass17,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,243 miles
    Test number
    307714061281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GWJ

Does Y5 GWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 GWJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GWJ?
The MOT on Y5 GWJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 GWJ done?
Y5 GWJ was recorded at 41,833 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has Y5 GWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GWJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 GWJ 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 Y5 GWJ find?
Y5 GWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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