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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

K21 TPGMOT history

K21 TPG is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

K21 TPG 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,874 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 TPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 TPG was last recorded at 54,874 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,208 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,874 miles
  • 2025 – 54,208 miles
  • 2024 – 52,724 miles
  • 2023 – 51,404 miles
  • 2022 – 50,319 miles
  • 2021 – 48,568 miles
  • 2020 – 45,849 miles
  • 2019 – 43,576 miles
  • 2018 – 40,114 miles
  • 2017 – 36,234 miles
  • 2016 – 33,150 miles
  • 2015 – 28,761 miles
  • 2014 – 23,731 miles
  • 2013 – 19,959 miles
  • 2012 – 16,790 miles
  • 2011 – 13,592 miles
  • 2010 – 9,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,874 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    281982426552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass54,208 miles (+1,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    309439892296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth washer jets poor

  3. Pass52,724 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,724 miles
    Test number
    358506186747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,404 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    706855243059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,319 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    763654238226
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  6. Pass48,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    992158652597
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  7. Fail48,568 miles (+2,719)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    235134968111
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  8. Pass45,849 miles (+2,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    182600705715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  9. Pass43,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    893979010925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail43,572 miles (+3,458)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    210424139910
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (4) brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,114 miles (+3,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    554590525190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass36,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    572702342202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  13. Fail36,234 miles (+3,084)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    948392178207
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link detached (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass33,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    179560513940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,150 miles (+4,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    744243863005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass28,761 miles (+5,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    908405823265
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  17. Pass23,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    768904334271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,731 miles (+3,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    266974034245
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass19,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    468093433282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,959 miles (+3,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    355093833232
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass16,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,790 miles
    Test number
    248431552253
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail16,785 miles (+3,193)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,785 miles
    Test number
    225271352290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass13,592 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,592 miles
    Test number
    785738331241
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Pass9,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,842 miles
    Test number
    570336130257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 TPG

Does K21 TPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 TPG is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 TPG?
The MOT on K21 TPG is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 TPG done?
K21 TPG was recorded at 54,874 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has K21 TPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 TPG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K21 TPG 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 TPG find?
K21 TPG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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