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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K29 VBWMOT history

K29 VBW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

K29 VBW 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,881 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 VBW was last recorded at 152,881 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,881 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,881 miles
  • 2025 – 152,423 miles
  • 2024 – 152,301 miles
  • 2022 – 151,180 miles
  • 2021 – 151,061 miles
  • 2020 – 150,894 miles
  • 2019 – 150,308 miles
  • 2018 – 149,469 miles
  • 2017 – 149,026 miles
  • 2016 – 148,127 miles
  • 2015 – 147,716 miles
  • 2014 – 146,432 miles
  • 2011 – 142,938 miles
  • 2010 – 135,739 miles
  • 2009 – 135,165 miles
  • 2008 – 133,993 miles
  • 2007 – 132,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,881 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,881 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    865265482389
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,881 miles (+458)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    681682746860
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,423 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,423 miles
    Test number
    366730898202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,301 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,301 miles
    Test number
    269672897495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,180 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,180 miles
    Test number
    531003615028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,061 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,061 miles
    Test number
    236968773814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,894 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    577289232478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,879 miles (+571)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,879 miles
    Test number
    558800124979
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All the bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All the bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,308 miles (+839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,308 miles
    Test number
    792832970647
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,469 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,469 miles
    Test number
    819874113394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,026 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    679173597608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,127 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,127 miles
    Test number
    990356806215
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass147,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,716 miles
    Test number
    747635885122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail147,710 miles (+1,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,710 miles
    Test number
    288795785416
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass146,432 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    146,432 miles
    Test number
    298731294142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,423 miles (+3,485)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,423 miles
    Test number
    865748884170
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass142,938 miles (+7,199)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    142,938 miles
    Test number
    569964861293
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake has been hot!
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrossion!

  18. Pass135,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    561010970166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,693 miles (+528)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,693 miles
    Test number
    910570370143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail135,165 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,165 miles
    Test number
    264516439404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass135,165 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    135,165 miles
    Test number
    301966539109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass133,993 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    614288608115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass132,547 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    712398507109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail132,540 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    813276207114
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about K29 VBW

Does K29 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 VBW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 VBW?
The MOT on K29 VBW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 VBW done?
K29 VBW was recorded at 152,881 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has K29 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 VBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 VBW 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 VBW find?
K29 VBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded.

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