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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.

K27 BRP 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass97,946 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. Pass89,394 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    343584434004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass76,397 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,397 miles
    Test number
    908086562000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    501894670880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass72,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    746840462155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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