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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K30 JWBMOT history

K30 JWB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,837 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K30 JWB green 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,837 km
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,364 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 JWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 JWB was last recorded at 190,837 km on 7 Oct 2026, 1,207 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2007: 64,977 miles, lower than 128,126 miles on 7 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,630 km · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,207 km
Average per year
3,364 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,837 km
  • 2025 – 189,630 km
  • 2024 – 189,208 km
  • 2023 – 188,816 km
  • 2019 – 188,281 km
  • 2017 – 178,471 km
  • 2015 – 165,355 km
  • 2014 – 163,125 km
  • 2013 – 161,149 km
  • 2012 – 160,630 km
  • 2008 – 130,807 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,837 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,837 km (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,837 km
    Test number
    798968347667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass189,630 km (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    189,630 km
    Test number
    413884700742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear low parking brake effort
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail189,607 km (+23)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,607 km
    Test number
    872161304279
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail189,584 km (+376)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,584 km
    Test number
    950681095975
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass189,208 km (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,208 km
    Test number
    114983696582
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail189,205 km (+389)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,205 km
    Test number
    567586814264
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass188,816 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,816 km
    Test number
    126206850321
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass188,694 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    188,694 miles
    Test number
    376370168214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,626 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,626 miles
    Test number
    696781945401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail188,598 miles7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,598 miles
    Test number
    577338660571
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,281 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    188,281 km
    Test number
    474396023576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass187,121 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    187,121 miles
    Test number
    256679666023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail187,118 miles3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,118 miles
    Test number
    964893190698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass178,471 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,471 km
    Test number
    644903497699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on minimum effort

  15. Pass171,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    171,993 miles
    Test number
    477603807105
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

  16. Fail165,355 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,355 km
    Test number
    217897545190
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass165,355 km (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,355 km
    Test number
    978247445107
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass163,125 km (+1,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    163,125 km
    Test number
    906089044150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass161,149 km (+519)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    161,149 km
    Test number
    756457423104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,630 km7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    160,630 km
    Test number
    686404292023
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteDiscs corroded
    • NoteExhaust blow
    • NoteOs track rodend play
    • NoteOsf tyre cut
    • NoteRear numberplate detiriated

  21. Pass151,704 miles (+12,386)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    312223310391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass139,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,318 miles
    Test number
    982705239348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,318 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,318 miles
    Test number
    423075939460
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass130,807 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    130,807 km
    Test number
    432068438440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,977 miles (-63,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,977 miles
    Test number
    143694507256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,126 miles
    Test number
    352038286193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 JWB

Does K30 JWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 JWB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 JWB?
The MOT on K30 JWB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 JWB done?
K30 JWB was recorded at 190,837 km at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,364 km a year.
Has K30 JWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 JWB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K30 JWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 JWB find?
K30 JWB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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