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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,798 cc

K29 KBWMOT history

K29 KBW is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 59,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K29 KBW grey 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,067 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 KBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 KBW was last recorded at 59,067 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,060 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,067 miles
  • 2025 – 55,362 miles
  • 2024 – 51,193 miles
  • 2023 – 51,152 miles
  • 2022 – 45,087 miles
  • 2021 – 44,136 miles
  • 2020 – 41,085 miles
  • 2019 – 37,584 miles
  • 2018 – 33,708 miles
  • 2017 – 29,060 miles
  • 2016 – 24,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,067 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,067 miles (+7)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    926231589739
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail59,060 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    140641541404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass55,362 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    720740156066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    521195990005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,193 miles (+41)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    839226990758
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass51,152 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    167278146091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,087 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    555348507264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,067 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    600232280753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,136 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    679221690433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,085 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    712248251549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    833625418826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,584 miles (+3,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    429367114531
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass33,708 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    465514365661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    741757356300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,058 miles (+4,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    925368088586
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass24,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,330 miles
    Test number
    169215392819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 KBW

Does K29 KBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 KBW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 KBW?
The MOT on K29 KBW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 KBW done?
K29 KBW was recorded at 59,067 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has K29 KBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 KBW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 KBW 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 K29 KBW find?
K29 KBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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