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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

K30 RCHMOT history

K30 RCH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 42,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

K30 RCH black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
42,031 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 RCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 RCH was last recorded at 42,031 miles on 8 May 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,014 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,031 miles
  • 2022 – 42,014 miles
  • 2021 – 42,003 miles
  • 2019 – 41,995 miles
  • 2018 – 41,127 miles
  • 2017 – 41,074 miles
  • 2016 – 40,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,031 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle is corroded underneath front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,031 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    641612706726
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle is corroded underneath front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass42,014 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    246842602767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,003 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,003 miles
    Test number
    242544671861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,995 miles (+868)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    915948329978
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass41,127 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,127 miles
    Test number
    136605919956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,074 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    381369495927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    661183174072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K30 RCH

Does K30 RCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 RCH expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 RCH?
The MOT on K30 RCH expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 RCH done?
K30 RCH was recorded at 42,031 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 206 miles a year.
Has K30 RCH ever failed its MOT?
No. K30 RCH has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K30 RCH 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 K30 RCH find?
K30 RCH passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all suspension components corroded; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle is corroded underneath front to back.

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