Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc
K20 NBSMOT history
K20 NBS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 190,938 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 NBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 NBS was last recorded at 190,938 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 10,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2017: 12,331 miles, lower than 110,076 miles on 23 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 180,546 miles · 20 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,392 miles
- Average per year
- 8,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,938 miles
- 2024 – 180,546 miles
- 2023 – 178,122 miles
- 2022 – 174,957 miles
- 2021 – 164,669 miles
- 2020 – 156,810 miles
- 2019 – 145,982 miles
- 2018 – 134,948 miles
- 2017 – 12,331 miles
- 2016 – 110,076 miles
- 2015 – 96,276 miles
- 2014 – 83,815 miles
- 2013 – 71,955 miles
- 2012 – 60,095 miles
- 2011 – 47,921 miles
- 2010 – 40,559 miles
- 2009 – 36,613 miles
- 2008 – 32,868 miles
- 2007 – 27,812 miles
- 2006 – 24,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,938 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,938 miles (+10,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 190,938 miles
- Test number
- 549894595570
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass180,546 miles (+2,424)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 180,546 miles
- Test number
- 318553253603
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,122 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 178,122 miles
- Test number
- 378638520473
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass174,957 miles (+196)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 174,957 miles
- Test number
- 470254495792
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail174,761 miles (+10,092)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,761 miles
- Test number
- 512134379597
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass164,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 164,669 miles
- Test number
- 513364019466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,669 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,669 miles
- Test number
- 476896287074
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass156,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 156,810 miles
- Test number
- 427761837458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,810 miles (+10,828)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,810 miles
- Test number
- 530832218589
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,982 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,982 miles
- Test number
- 731422508112
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper has evidence of a fluid leak but not to excess
Fail145,962 miles (+11,014)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,962 miles
- Test number
- 626472637599
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper has evidence of a fluid leak but not to excess
Pass134,948 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,948 miles
- Test number
- 468030134670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,714 miles (+122,383)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,714 miles
- Test number
- 319484599062
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-14 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,331 miles (-97,745)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 12,331 miles
- Test number
- 866527379029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryDamage to o/s front bumper no sharp edges visible
Pass110,076 miles (+13,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,076 miles
- Test number
- 559388237378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,276 miles (+12,461)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 96,276 miles
- Test number
- 407168105181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,815 miles (+11,860)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 83,815 miles
- Test number
- 726172714188
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on the out side
Pass71,955 miles (+11,860)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,955 miles
- Test number
- 377026893036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,095 miles (+12,174)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,095 miles
- Test number
- 465045702122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,921 miles (+7,362)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,921 miles
- Test number
- 286630021112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,559 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,559 miles
- Test number
- 750148810149
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,613 miles (+3,745)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 36,613 miles
- Test number
- 292323119138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,868 miles (+5,056)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 233293728469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,812 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,812 miles
- Test number
- 772642327183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 24,541 miles
- Test number
- 452266616062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K20 NBS
- Does K20 NBS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K20 NBS expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K20 NBS?
- The MOT on K20 NBS expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K20 NBS done?
- K20 NBS was recorded at 190,938 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 8,504 miles a year.
- Has K20 NBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 NBS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on K20 NBS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K20 NBS find?
- K20 NBS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.
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