
Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K21 EYVMOT history
K21 EYV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 169,259 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,328 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 EYV
- 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
- 4 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 EYV was last recorded at 169,259 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,256 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,259 miles
- 2024 – 167,019 miles
- 2023 – 166,639 miles
- 2021 – 166,536 miles
- 2019 – 166,112 miles
- 2017 – 164,884 miles
- 2016 – 162,419 miles
- 2015 – 161,648 miles
- 2014 – 160,837 miles
- 2013 – 159,138 miles
- 2012 – 156,684 miles
- 2011 – 152,030 miles
- 2010 – 146,394 miles
- 2009 – 143,106 miles
- 2008 – 139,233 miles
- 2007 – 136,636 miles
- 2006 – 123,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion underbodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front number plate damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,259 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 169,259 miles
- Test number
- 738376941266
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion underbody
Fail169,256 miles (+2,237)11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,256 miles
- Test number
- 416974882027
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion underbody
Pass167,019 miles (+380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 167,019 miles
- Test number
- 469444008069
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,639 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,639 miles
- Test number
- 620968444759
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail166,639 miles (+103)4 repaired3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,639 miles
- Test number
- 982369298563
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,536 miles (+424)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 166,536 miles
- Test number
- 350030880009
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion
Pass166,112 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 166,112 miles
- Test number
- 660143613567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,884 miles (+2,465)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 164,884 miles
- Test number
- 326421462042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,419 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 162,419 miles
- Test number
- 705211341495
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
- AdvisorySteering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.
Fail162,409 miles (+761)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,409 miles
- Test number
- 952544346431
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
- AdvisorySteering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.
Pass161,648 miles (+16)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 161,648 miles
- Test number
- 507942644593
- 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs show evidence of corrosion.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate shows damage.
- AdvisoryFront service brakes show imbalance 16%
- AdvisoryFuel line corrosion.
- AdvisoryLower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
- AdvisoryOff side rear outer sill section shows weakness due to corrosion.
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes show corrosion.
- AdvisoryVarious power assisted steering system components show oil/fluid contamination.
Fail161,632 miles (+795)2 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,632 miles
- Test number
- 368632388298
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs show evidence of corrosion.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate shows damage.
- AdvisoryFront service brakes show imbalance 16%
- AdvisoryFuel line corrosion.
- AdvisoryLower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
- AdvisoryOff side rear outer sill section shows weakness due to corrosion.
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes show corrosion.
- AdvisoryVarious power assisted steering system components show oil/fluid contamination.
Pass160,837 miles (+1,699)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 160,837 miles
- Test number
- 119524884215
- NoteFront discs corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pad appears low
Pass159,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 159,138 miles
- Test number
- 575401273037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,138 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous2 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,138 miles
- Test number
- 908970073096
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteFront registration plate shows damage.
- NoteFront service brakes show imbalance.
- NoteNear side front washers provide no fluid to clear the screen inconjunction with the wiper blades.
- NoteNear side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.
- NoteOff side rear wheel rim shows damage.
- NoteVarious power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Pass156,684 miles (+102)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 156,684 miles
- Test number
- 799111802101
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery insecure
Fail156,582 miles (+4,552)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,582 miles
- Test number
- 955099582013
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass152,030 miles (+119)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 152,030 miles
- Test number
- 315651581081
- NoteNear side rear outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.
- NoteNear side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
- NoteVarious metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.
- NoteVarious power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Fail151,911 miles (+5,517)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,911 miles
- Test number
- 635843471052
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNear side rear outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.
- NoteNear side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
- NoteVarious metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.
- NoteVarious power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Pass146,394 miles (+3,288)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 146,394 miles
- Test number
- 933253380073
- NoteNearside front brake pipe corroding
Pass143,106 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 143,106 miles
- Test number
- 264787079077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 139,233 miles
- Test number
- 161309878441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,233 miles (+2,597)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,233 miles
- Test number
- 331299378056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass136,636 miles (+13,196)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 136,636 miles
- Test number
- 912619567060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,440 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 123,440 miles
- Test number
- 813788966071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBumper insecure
Questions about K21 EYV
- Does K21 EYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 EYV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K21 EYV?
- The MOT on K21 EYV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 EYV done?
- K21 EYV was recorded at 169,259 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
- Has K21 EYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 EYV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on K21 EYV 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 K21 EYV find?
- K21 EYV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; various corrosion underbody.
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