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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

K27 CHWMOT history

K27 CHW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

K27 CHW 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 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,031 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 CHW was last recorded at 112,031 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,019 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,012 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,031 miles
  • 2024 – 103,925 miles
  • 2023 – 103,202 miles
  • 2022 – 100,496 miles
  • 2019 – 76,726 miles
  • 2017 – 75,229 miles
  • 2016 – 70,812 miles
  • 2015 – 64,215 miles
  • 2014 – 60,322 miles
  • 2013 – 54,160 miles
  • 2012 – 48,739 miles
  • 2011 – 46,803 miles
  • 2010 – 38,695 miles
  • 2009 – 34,116 miles
  • 2008 – 31,013 miles
  • 2007 – 26,653 miles
  • 2006 – 23,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,031 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll under body coated in underseal
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills have had previous repair work

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,031 miles (+4,012)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    471878173945
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills have had previous repair work

  2. Pass108,019 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    261074014135
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,018 miles (+4,093)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    807719105327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,925 miles (+723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    190109906537
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    551917316037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,202 miles (+2,706)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    872447686358
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass100,496 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,496 miles
    Test number
    993578243123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,487 miles (+23,761)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    798469982109
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail76,726 miles (+1,497)7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    761248163703
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded by a retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure plate added on, not continuously welded (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,229 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    880250817737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower shock mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower shock mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion evident on all "soft metal" parts under vehicle ie, suspension

  11. Fail75,226 miles (+4,414)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    579189759963
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower shock mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower shock mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion evident on all "soft metal" parts under vehicle ie, suspension

  12. Pass70,812 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    483970719570
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  13. Fail70,772 miles (+6,557)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    590140713343
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  14. Pass64,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    135051845149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,214 miles (+3,892)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,214 miles
    Test number
    847639235139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass60,322 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    758510654153
    • NoteGeneral corossion evident under vehicle on all suspension parts.

  17. Fail60,282 miles (+6,122)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    126527144107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteGeneral corossion evident under vehicle on all suspension parts.

  18. Pass54,160 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    318824243104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail54,149 miles (+5,410)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    708060543160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,739 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    798289552171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,803 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,803 miles
    Test number
    615530271042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,778 miles (+8,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,778 miles
    Test number
    436369961032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass38,695 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    762812080062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,669 miles (+4,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    110301380052
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  25. Pass34,116 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,116 miles
    Test number
    464111769078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,013 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    520595978000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,653 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    141290587421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,122 miles
    Test number
    212267686097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,122 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,122 miles
    Test number
    672916386053
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

Questions about K27 CHW

Does K27 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K27 CHW expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K27 CHW?
The MOT on K27 CHW expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K27 CHW done?
K27 CHW was recorded at 112,031 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has K27 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 CHW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K27 CHW 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 CHW find?
K27 CHW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms, and 2 more.

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