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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

K31 KOSMOT history

K31 KOS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K31 KOS silver 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
148,119 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 KOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 KOS was last recorded at 148,119 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,003 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,119 miles
  • 2025 – 148,003 miles
  • 2024 – 147,966 miles
  • 2023 – 147,768 miles
  • 2022 – 147,680 miles
  • 2020 – 147,435 miles
  • 2019 – 146,849 miles
  • 2018 – 145,022 miles
  • 2017 – 143,241 miles
  • 2016 – 141,204 miles
  • 2015 – 139,223 miles
  • 2014 – 137,240 miles
  • 2013 – 135,306 miles
  • 2012 – 133,330 miles
  • 2011 – 127,382 miles
  • 2010 – 110,734 miles
  • 2009 – 97,322 miles
  • 2008 – 95,087 miles
  • 2007 – 88,761 miles
  • 2006 – 79,226 miles
  • 2005 – 65,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,119 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • All four tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,119 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,119 miles
    Test number
    969071687740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass148,003 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,003 miles
    Test number
    978498467471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,966 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,966 miles
    Test number
    656069533247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    494624392403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,768 miles (+88)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    434732423808
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass147,680 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    521879926256
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass147,435 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    715127854488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,849 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    543199177413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,022 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,022 miles
    Test number
    674639768226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,241 miles (+2,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    266039800857
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  11. Pass141,204 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,204 miles
    Test number
    806414098491
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
  12. Pass139,223 miles (+1,983)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    148759885021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/front slighty binding
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
  13. Pass137,240 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    647064994010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  14. Fail137,238 miles (+1,932)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    855053494045
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  15. Pass135,306 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,306 miles
    Test number
    348264293072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,330 miles (+5,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,330 miles
    Test number
    616994892013
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre old & Perished!
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass127,382 miles (+16,648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,382 miles
    Test number
    176988691481
    • NoteCoolant level low!
    • NoteHas Cambelt been changed?
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass110,734 miles (+13,412)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    183238180404
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside tyre wearing on outer edge.
  19. Pass97,322 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,322 miles
    Test number
    404277899006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,087 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    812810248295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,761 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    263796847277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    623305446252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail79,226 miles (+14,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    693515546299
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass65,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    550606945215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 KOS

Does K31 KOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 KOS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 KOS?
The MOT on K31 KOS 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 K31 KOS done?
K31 KOS was recorded at 148,119 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has K31 KOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 KOS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 KOS 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 K31 KOS find?
K31 KOS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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