
Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K27 BRPMOT history
K27 BRP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 97,946 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K27 BRP
- 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
- 15 Mar 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K27 BRP was last recorded at 97,946 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Feb 2017: 74,106 miles, lower than 75,658 miles on 24 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,927 miles · 15 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 1,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,946 miles
- 2025 – 92,731 miles
- 2024 – 89,394 miles
- 2023 – 88,601 miles
- 2022 – 81,923 miles
- 2021 – 79,512 miles
- 2020 – 78,391 miles
- 2019 – 76,397 miles
- 2018 – 75,538 miles
- 2017 – 74,106 miles
- 2013 – 75,658 miles
- 2012 – 72,910 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,946 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 97,946 miles
- Test number
- 746974761625
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,927 miles (+5,196)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,927 miles
- Test number
- 742954534751
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,731 miles (+3,337)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 92,731 miles
- Test number
- 992840116712
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear incorrect wheel nut incorrect but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded but not weakened
Pass89,394 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 89,394 miles
- Test number
- 343584434004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,376 miles (+775)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,376 miles
- Test number
- 490101471191
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,601 miles (+6,678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 88,601 miles
- Test number
- 496643312998
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding slightly at connection with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,923 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 81,923 miles
- Test number
- 882959444476
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,915 miles (+2,403)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,915 miles
- Test number
- 257291200129
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,512 miles (+1,121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 79,512 miles
- Test number
- 457985612207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,391 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 78,391 miles
- Test number
- 490206267082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,397 miles (+859)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2020
- Odometer
- 76,397 miles
- Test number
- 908086562000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,538 miles
- Test number
- 501894670880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,538 miles (+1,432)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,538 miles
- Test number
- 645087666602
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass74,106 miles (-1,552)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 74,106 miles
- Test number
- 939730918777
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,658 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,658 miles
- Test number
- 696045773157
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass72,910 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 746840462155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,906 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,906 miles
- Test number
- 209048852446
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about K27 BRP
- Does K27 BRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 BRP is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K27 BRP?
- The MOT on K27 BRP is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K27 BRP done?
- K27 BRP was recorded at 97,946 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
- Has K27 BRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K27 BRP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on K27 BRP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K27 BRP find?
- K27 BRP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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