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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

8 KMRMOT history

8 KMR is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

8 KMR grey 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 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,054 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 KMR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 KMR was last recorded at 51,054 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,054 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,054 miles
  • 2025 – 46,019 miles
  • 2024 – 37,710 miles
  • 2023 – 31,278 miles
  • 2022 – 27,447 miles
  • 2021 – 25,678 miles
  • 2020 – 24,250 miles
  • 2019 – 20,821 miles
  • 2018 – 18,626 miles
  • 2017 – 16,144 miles
  • 2016 – 12,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,054 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    886618247190
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding
  2. Fail51,054 miles (+5,035)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    969959595558
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding
  3. Pass46,019 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    941094875883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,015 miles (+8,305)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    256841939960
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass37,710 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    159193081201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,278 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    778247842267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,447 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    759498716477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,678 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    522888789269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,250 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    741516938576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,821 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,821 miles
    Test number
    740548803355
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass18,626 miles (+2,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    259316160366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass16,144 miles (+3,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,144 miles
    Test number
    750292749975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade smearing (minor)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view
  13. Pass12,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,886 miles
    Test number
    761570536817
    • AdvisoryItems Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about 8 KMR

What vehicle is registration 8 KMR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 KMR on a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 2013. 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 8 KMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 KMR is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 KMR?
The MOT on 8 KMR is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 KMR done?
8 KMR was recorded at 51,054 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has 8 KMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 KMR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 KMR 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 8 KMR find?
8 KMR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension components corroding.

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