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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

K28 JWGMOT history

K28 JWG is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

K28 JWG 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,288 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 JWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 JWG was last recorded at 90,288 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,267 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,288 miles
  • 2025 – 83,382 miles
  • 2024 – 75,927 miles
  • 2023 – 69,152 miles
  • 2022 – 64,423 miles
  • 2021 – 59,739 miles
  • 2020 – 57,068 miles
  • 2019 – 40,819 miles
  • 2018 – 39,210 miles
  • 2017 – 37,584 miles
  • 2016 – 37,278 miles
  • 2012 – 26,672 miles
  • 2011 – 23,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,288 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp not torqued sufficiently (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,288 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    269589396764
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp not torqued sufficiently (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail90,267 miles (+6,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,267 miles
    Test number
    490596432514
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp not torqued sufficiently (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass83,382 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    182983035205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,927 miles
    Test number
    250905512166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail75,927 miles (+6,775)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,927 miles
    Test number
    191677681705
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass69,152 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    490080115794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass64,423 miles (+4,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    467192644247
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,739 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    163902536942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail59,665 miles (+2,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    742574167863
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,068 miles (+16,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    173952929265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,819 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,819 miles
    Test number
    919638997186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    942334905744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,209 miles (+1,625)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    445300580355
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass37,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    330651380667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,584 miles (+306)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    397127376764
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  16. Pass37,278 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    837005861187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,672 miles (+3,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,672 miles
    Test number
    695452552001
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake discs slight pitting.
  18. Pass23,362 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    279273881045
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre cuts on outer side wall.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs slight pitting.

Questions about K28 JWG

Does K28 JWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 JWG is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 JWG?
The MOT on K28 JWG is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 JWG done?
K28 JWG was recorded at 90,288 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has K28 JWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 JWG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K28 JWG 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 K28 JWG find?
K28 JWG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp not torqued sufficiently.

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