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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K21 OWVMOT history

K21 OWV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,957 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

K21 OWV red 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
143,957 km
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,380 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 OWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 OWV was last recorded at 143,957 km on 28 Apr 2026, 1,861 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,096 km · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,861 km
Average per year
2,380 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,957 km
  • 2025 – 142,096 km
  • 2024 – 140,879 km
  • 2023 – 139,012 km
  • 2022 – 137,103 km
  • 2018 – 126,213 km
  • 2008 – 100,448 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,957 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under body and chassis components surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,957 km (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,957 km
    Test number
    980310261613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,096 km (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,096 km
    Test number
    664848355966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,879 km (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,879 km
    Test number
    992887816765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,012 km (+1,909)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,012 km
    Test number
    556227084908
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill rusty round wheel arch

  5. Pass137,103 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,103 km
    Test number
    235204880466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,127 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,127 miles
    Test number
    977520124469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,992 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,992 miles
    Test number
    275396428521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,213 km (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,213 km
    Test number
    405641903707
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion All under body and chassis components surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail126,206 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,206 km
    Test number
    576336672120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside low 44% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion All under body and chassis components surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass124,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,867 miles
    Test number
    437460506830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,861 miles (+2,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    114471426969
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass122,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,719 miles
    Test number
    119355588409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,719 miles (+1,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,719 miles
    Test number
    365511212527
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass121,711 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,711 miles
    Test number
    178859545147
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody
    • NoteRear fog light has been fitted to the hi level brake light

  15. Fail121,709 miles (+3,941)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,709 miles
    Test number
    336699645100
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is deterioated but not deep enough to reach cords or ply
    • NoteRear fog light has been fitted to the hi level brake light

  16. Pass117,768 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,768 miles
    Test number
    646210454185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,993 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    915612723158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,866 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    576318432090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,369 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,369 miles
    Test number
    555539131089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,063 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,063 miles
    Test number
    461441440040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteALL BRAKE FITTINGS CORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN + OVERHEATER/BLACKENED
    • NoteSUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING, PLUS EXPOSED UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

  21. Fail104,062 miles (+849)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,062 miles
    Test number
    142221740427
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteALL BRAKE FITTINGS CORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN + OVERHEATER/BLACKENED
    • NoteSUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING, PLUS EXPOSED UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

  22. Pass103,213 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    162571859017
    • NoteO/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING
    • NoteSLIGHT NICK IN N/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

  23. Fail103,213 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    543581359076
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING
    • NoteSLIGHT NICK IN N/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

  24. Pass100,448 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    100,448 km
    Test number
    172847018006
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass98,160 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    360590927052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    172228916437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 OWV

Does K21 OWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 OWV is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 OWV?
The MOT on K21 OWV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 OWV done?
K21 OWV was recorded at 143,957 km at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,380 km a year.
Has K21 OWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 OWV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on K21 OWV 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 OWV find?
K21 OWV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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