MAZDA MX-5 M7GWD has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 2000 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,140 miles 2 months ago on Friday 15th May 2026 at 09:27.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 14th May 2027.

M7GWD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH MAY 202798,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH JUNE 202598,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On An Air Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 202498,080 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20222ND FEBRUARY 202397,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202297,003 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 202192,470 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 202092,362 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201914TH OCTOBER 202089,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 201989,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Chassis Corroded Hole Where Anti Roll Bar D Bush Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201821ST SEPTEMBER 201984,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201721ST SEPTEMBER 201881,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201780,824 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  6. FAIL - Offside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201621ST SEPTEMBER 201777,777 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201677,746 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201521ST SEPTEMBER 201673,927 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201573,917 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201421ST SEPTEMBER 201569,560 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Power Steering Ram(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201469,472 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Insecure (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Power Steering Ram(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201316TH SEPTEMBER 201464,305 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201364,303 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201216TH SEPTEMBER 201360,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Emissions Slow To Respond
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Sides Outer Sills Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Offside Chassis Corroded
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201116TH SEPTEMBER 201257,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Chassis Above Anti Roll Bar Mounting Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Suspension Corroded
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201157,273 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Chassis Above Anti Roll Bar Mounting Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Suspension Corroded
PASSED1ST JULY 20103RD JULY 201150,441 MI
PASSED9TH JUNE 20093RD JULY 201045,927 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 200945,906 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED12TH JUNE 20083RD JULY 200943,017 MI
PASSED7TH JUNE 20073RD JULY 200839,900 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 200739,868 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED4TH JULY 20063RD JULY 200737,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M7GWD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

M7GWD MOT Comments

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M7GWD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,140 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,775 miles

M7GWD FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration M7GWD was manufactured on Tuesday 10th October 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 98,140 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,775 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M7GWD has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 23 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently SORN .

Does M7GWD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th July 2026 M7GWD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M7GWD Taxed?

No, as of Friday 24th July 2026 M7GWD does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does M7GWD MOT expire?

The current MOT for M7GWD will expire in 10 months on Friday 14th May 2027. Read more

When did M7GWD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M7GWD was on Friday 15th May 2026 at 09:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M7GWD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for M7GWD we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M7GWD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for M7GWD we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M7GWD?

M7GWD is registered as a 2000 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has M7GWD done?

The odometer reading for M7GWD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 98,140 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,775 miles per year. Read more

How old is M7GWD?

The vehicle M7GWD was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 10th October 2000. Read more

What colour is M7GWD?

The official colour of M7GWD is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does M7GWD have?

M7GWD has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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