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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

76 DKMOT history

76 DK is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

76 DK black 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,557 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
76 DK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

76 DK was last recorded at 122,557 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,467 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,090 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,557 miles
  • 2025 – 119,467 miles
  • 2024 – 117,815 miles
  • 2023 – 117,802 miles
  • 2021 – 117,160 miles
  • 2020 – 113,051 miles
  • 2019 – 108,986 miles
  • 2018 – 99,159 miles
  • 2017 – 90,908 miles
  • 2016 – 82,642 miles
  • 2015 – 74,967 miles
  • 2014 – 66,401 miles
  • 2013 – 57,785 miles
  • 2012 – 49,001 miles
  • 2011 – 40,694 miles
  • 2010 – 32,683 miles
  • 2009 – 29,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,557 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X plate/member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,557 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    680534603171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,467 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    635668926087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,815 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    180450718325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,802 miles
    Test number
    839357439638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,802 miles (+642)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,802 miles
    Test number
    192022928513
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,160 miles (+4,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    274575171087
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (bolted on). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass113,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    736854010925
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (bolted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail113,051 miles (+4,065)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    304823907020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (bolted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass108,986 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    357178279078
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X plate/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,895 miles (+9,736)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    658520175537
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X plate/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,159 miles (+8,251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    915251284353
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,908 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,908 miles
    Test number
    165054060946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,859 miles (+8,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    672343333448
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass82,642 miles (+7,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,642 miles
    Test number
    735582087313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,967 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    176779396247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,840 miles (+8,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    984617506969
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass66,401 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    857311484232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,785 miles (+8,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    576399583218
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass49,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,001 miles
    Test number
    309763482415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,999 miles (+8,305)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    329853082226
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass40,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    386104681232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,694 miles (+8,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    687044881291
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,683 miles (+109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,683 miles
    Test number
    941131180282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake faces corroding

  24. Fail32,574 miles (+2,824)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    302268370474
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake faces corroding

  25. Pass29,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    953637489217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 76 DK

What vehicle is registration 76 DK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 76 DK on a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 2006. 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 76 DK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 76 DK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 76 DK?
The MOT on 76 DK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 76 DK done?
76 DK was recorded at 122,557 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has 76 DK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 76 DK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 76 DK 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 76 DK find?
76 DK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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