Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K104 OWVMOT history
K104 OWV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 112,659 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K104 OWV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K104 OWV was last recorded at 112,659 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Sept 2021: 109,642 miles, lower than 109,926 miles on 14 Sept 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,646 miles · 10 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,659 miles
- 2025 – 111,340 miles
- 2023 – 110,769 miles
- 2022 – 110,260 miles
- 2021 – 109,642 miles
- 2020 – 109,664 miles
- 2019 – 107,937 miles
- 2018 – 107,693 miles
- 2017 – 107,064 miles
- 2016 – 105,987 miles
- 2015 – 105,714 miles
- 2014 – 105,375 miles
- 2013 – 105,149 miles
- 2012 – 104,896 miles
- 2011 – 104,585 miles
- 2009 – 104,032 miles
- 2008 – 103,745 miles
- 2007 – 102,250 miles
- 2006 – 97,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,659 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
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.
THE NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,659 miles (+13)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 112,659 miles
- Test number
- 780760064035
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,646 miles (+1,306)2 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,646 miles
- Test number
- 731403227289
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,340 miles (+14)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,340 miles
- Test number
- 113311771087
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake lower readings
- AdvisoryParking brake just made requirements of 16%
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under side
Fail111,326 miles (+557)2 major18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,326 miles
- Test number
- 131502866516
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just made requirements of 16%
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under side
Pass110,769 miles (+509)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 110,769 miles
- Test number
- 695125561291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,260 miles (+618)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 110,260 miles
- Test number
- 918273607704
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,642 miles (-284)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,642 miles
- Test number
- 209736103072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,926 miles (+262)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,926 miles
- Test number
- 689247691730
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,664 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,664 miles
- Test number
- 818040427583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,614 miles (+1,677)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,614 miles
- Test number
- 100734889989
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,937 miles (+244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,937 miles
- Test number
- 191338031036
- AdvisoryTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
- AdvisoryTHE NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
- AdvisoryTHE OSF BRAKE IS BINDING ON SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryTHE OSF TYRE IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
Pass107,693 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 107,693 miles
- Test number
- 544148431589
- AdvisoryTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
- AdvisoryTHE NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
- AdvisoryTHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
Fail107,693 miles (+629)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,693 miles
- Test number
- 283111796095
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
- AdvisoryTHE NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
- AdvisoryTHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
Pass107,064 miles (+1,077)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 107,064 miles
- Test number
- 105104607213
- AdvisoryTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW
- AdvisoryTHE NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
- AdvisoryTHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
- AdvisoryTHE WASHER BOTTLE IS LOOSE
Pass105,987 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,987 miles
- Test number
- 499047159008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,714 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 105,714 miles
- Test number
- 366528415152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,375 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,375 miles
- Test number
- 159430884413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,149 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,149 miles
- Test number
- 117263153492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,896 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 104,896 miles
- Test number
- 235194652047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,585 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 104,585 miles
- Test number
- 768563361027
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded at front
- NoteSlight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
Fail104,567 miles (+535)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,567 miles
- Test number
- 858203751043
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded at front
- NoteFront wiper blades smearing screen slightly
- NoteSlight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
Pass104,032 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 104,032 miles
- Test number
- 494824729290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,745 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 103,745 miles
- Test number
- 561768818242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 102,250 miles
- Test number
- 931888717262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,250 miles (+4,714)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,250 miles
- Test number
- 153176017245
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass97,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 97,536 miles
- Test number
- 193015286151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,536 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,536 miles
- Test number
- 182591886125
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about K104 OWV
- Does K104 OWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K104 OWV is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K104 OWV?
- The MOT on K104 OWV is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K104 OWV done?
- K104 OWV was recorded at 112,659 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 748 miles a year.
- Has K104 OWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K104 OWV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on K104 OWV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K104 OWV find?
- K104 OWV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 16 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 13 more.
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