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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

K24 MXVMOT history

K24 MXV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

K24 MXV red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
126,030 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K24 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K24 MXV was last recorded at 126,030 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2016: 109,062 miles, lower than 116,192 miles on 20 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,192 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,838 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,030 miles
  • 2023 – 124,192 miles
  • 2022 – 122,586 miles
  • 2021 – 121,568 miles
  • 2020 – 120,156 miles
  • 2019 – 118,591 miles
  • 2018 – 117,490 miles
  • 2017 – 114,470 miles
  • 2016 – 109,062 miles
  • 2015 – 116,192 miles
  • 2014 – 112,061 miles
  • 2012 – 110,677 miles
  • 2011 – 106,881 miles
  • 2010 – 99,742 miles
  • 2009 – 87,446 miles
  • 2008 – 75,948 miles
  • 2007 – 69,898 miles
  • 2006 – 62,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Underside corroded in places

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,030 miles (+1,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    145870008786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,192 miles (+1,606)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    853404944177
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  3. Pass122,586 miles (+1,018)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    833035101871
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  4. Pass121,568 miles (+1,412)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,568 miles
    Test number
    778924558184
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  5. Pass120,156 miles (+1,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,156 miles
    Test number
    726307537596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass118,591 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    615449952650
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  7. Pass117,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    938559072336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Fail117,490 miles (+3,020)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    100476749174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  9. Pass114,470 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,470 miles
    Test number
    484163351542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface rusty on underside of vehicle

  10. Fail114,466 miles (+5,404)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    460847477111
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface rusty on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass109,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    338705009872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryO/s chassis rail corroded

  12. Fail109,062 miles (-7,130)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    314304644607
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryO/s chassis rail corroded

  13. Pass116,192 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    755599075077
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill corroded

  14. Fail116,192 miles (+4,131)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    337266875049
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill corroded

  15. Pass112,061 miles (+1,384)22 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    768351574015
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  16. Pass110,677 miles (+3,796)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    666644032319
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion, front chassis and both sub frames corroded

  17. Pass106,881 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,881 miles
    Test number
    718376941350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,816 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    258009351016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,742 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    873527750044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side outer ill slighly corroded

  20. Fail99,742 miles (+12,296)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    804535950036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side outer ill slighly corroded

  21. Pass87,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,446 miles
    Test number
    163287559060
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail87,446 miles (+11,498)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,446 miles
    Test number
    642807659050
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail75,948 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    151819958489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass75,948 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    583389958057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,898 miles (+6,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    192949457482
    • NoteWiper blades split still clearing sceen.

  26. Pass62,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    154748856484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K24 MXV

Does K24 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K24 MXV expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K24 MXV?
The MOT on K24 MXV expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K24 MXV done?
K24 MXV was recorded at 126,030 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has K24 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K24 MXV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on K24 MXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K24 MXV find?
K24 MXV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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