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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,600 cc

K27 BWLMOT history

K27 BWL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

K27 BWL black 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,401 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 BWL was last recorded at 95,401 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,359 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,401 miles
  • 2025 – 95,359 miles
  • 2024 – 95,167 miles
  • 2023 – 94,541 miles
  • 2022 – 94,324 miles
  • 2020 – 93,564 miles
  • 2018 – 91,794 miles
  • 2017 – 89,218 miles
  • 2016 – 85,505 miles
  • 2015 – 81,690 miles
  • 2014 – 78,573 miles
  • 2007 – 78,353 miles
  • 2006 – 77,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,401 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

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.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Upper stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,401 miles (+42)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    657083922378
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  2. Pass95,359 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    709112006712
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,167 miles (+626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    277269661749
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF and OSF Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear Subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 NSR, OSR, NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,541 miles (+217)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    197280337259
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo cat fitted none cat test pre cat emisions levels tested
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  5. Pass94,324 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    327926740062
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCat removed no cat test pre cat emision levels tested
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Fail94,322 miles (+758)11 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    826286505844
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 competition use only (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCat removed no cat test pre cat emision levels tested
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Pass93,564 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    822598625014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded but not considered excessive

  8. Fail93,562 miles (+1,768)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    607209432720
    • MajorFront Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded but not considered excessive

  9. Pass91,794 miles (+2,576)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    104365070916
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  10. Pass89,218 miles (+3,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    280404980166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  11. Pass85,505 miles (+3,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    229331320409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,690 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    621010668091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,685 miles (+3,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    143624337513
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,573 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    695825364208
    • NoteOffside front brake slight drag

  15. Fail78,573 miles (+220)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    947785364223
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside front brake slight drag

  16. Pass78,353 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    554482127150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    720646146149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail77,674 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    440575246100
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K27 BWL

Does K27 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 BWL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 BWL?
The MOT on K27 BWL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 BWL done?
K27 BWL was recorded at 95,401 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 894 miles a year.
Has K27 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 BWL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K27 BWL 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 K27 BWL find?
K27 BWL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; underside corrosion.

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