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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

K18 VETMOT history

K18 VET is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K18 VET blue 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,502 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 VET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 VET was last recorded at 53,502 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,206 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,502 miles
  • 2025 – 51,206 miles
  • 2024 – 49,228 miles
  • 2023 – 46,872 miles
  • 2022 – 44,891 miles
  • 2021 – 43,057 miles
  • 2020 – 41,976 miles
  • 2019 – 41,140 miles
  • 2018 – 40,109 miles
  • 2017 – 39,127 miles
  • 2016 – 38,358 miles
  • 2015 – 37,548 miles
  • 2014 – 36,006 miles
  • 2013 – 35,183 miles
  • 2012 – 29,472 miles
  • 2011 – 23,923 miles
  • 2010 – 19,516 miles
  • 2009 – 14,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,502 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,502 miles (+2,296)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    613824603854
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion
  2. Pass51,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    796489777499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail51,206 miles (+1,978)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    693668397371
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass49,228 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    571498423056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass46,872 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    944288750605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    716214252732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,891 miles (+1,834)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    880025806528
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass43,057 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    922074196123
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension and subframes rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass41,976 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    301048952750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,140 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,140 miles
    Test number
    234158788921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,109 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    135111735562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,127 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    753591904140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,358 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    937762941341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,548 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    807809591681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,006 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    917635644256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    395928343226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail35,183 miles (+5,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    419338543273
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass29,472 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    287608352249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,923 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    518396261294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,516 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    272322870265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,374 miles
    Test number
    752150259297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 VET

Does K18 VET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 VET is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 VET?
The MOT on K18 VET is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 VET done?
K18 VET was recorded at 53,502 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has K18 VET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 VET has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 VET 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 K18 VET find?
K18 VET passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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