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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1991 · 1,600 cc

H625 KGSMOT history

H625 KGS is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

H625 KGS yellow 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,668 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H625 KGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
16 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H625 KGS was last recorded at 194,668 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,668 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,668 miles
  • 2017 – 122,774 miles
  • 2016 – 121,444 miles
  • 2015 – 120,932 miles
  • 2014 – 118,922 miles
  • 2013 – 117,661 miles
  • 2010 – 113,862 miles
  • 2009 – 111,602 miles
  • 2008 – 107,955 miles
  • 2005 – 97,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,668 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front sillRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear fog lamp missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,668 miles
    Test number
    652031650330
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front sill

  2. Fail194,668 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,668 miles
    Test number
    602644395216
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front sill

  3. Pass177,226 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,226 km
    Test number
    248740943735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,216 km (+13,846)1 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,216 km
    Test number
    707586091388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass163,370 km (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,370 km
    Test number
    424713279771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,292 km (+5,987)9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,292 km
    Test number
    298148066787
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower "A" pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear upper and lower suspension arms
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f lower wing corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box internals rattling
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  7. Pass157,305 km (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,305 km
    Test number
    719569606995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,959 km (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,959 km
    Test number
    431021584691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,518 km (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,518 km
    Test number
    528853814042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,487 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,487 km
    Test number
    875581674676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail124,487 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,487 km
    Test number
    653691898571
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass122,774 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,774 miles
    Test number
    214351227766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    670684657137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail121,444 miles (+512)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    787916343154
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass120,932 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    707385295170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,922 miles
    Test number
    697332194187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,661 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,661 km
    Test number
    737878993197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail117,661 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,661 km
    Test number
    827688193152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail117,661 miles (+3,799)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    219848493194
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass113,862 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,862 miles
    Test number
    273585020147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,602 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    124598819199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    444714418025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass101,058 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    101,058 km
    Test number
    381167876454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,055 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 km
    Test number
    601351376260
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass97,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    323129125233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H625 KGS

Does H625 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H625 KGS is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on H625 KGS?
The MOT on H625 KGS is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H625 KGS done?
H625 KGS was recorded at 194,668 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has H625 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H625 KGS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H625 KGS 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 H625 KGS find?
H625 KGS passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion nearside front sill.

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