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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K38 VBWMOT history

K38 VBW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

K38 VBW black 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 8 May 2027
Mileage
118,518 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 VBW was last recorded at 118,518 miles on 9 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,508 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,518 miles
  • 2025 – 118,081 miles
  • 2024 – 117,774 miles
  • 2023 – 117,550 miles
  • 2022 – 117,266 miles
  • 2021 – 116,532 miles
  • 2020 – 116,027 miles
  • 2019 – 115,712 miles
  • 2018 – 114,965 miles
  • 2016 – 114,824 miles
  • 2015 – 114,442 miles
  • 2007 – 110,128 miles
  • 2006 – 107,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components slightly 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,518 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    280674252945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,508 miles (+427)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    425553341220
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,081 miles (+307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    685817905384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,774 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,774 miles
    Test number
    873641912625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail117,766 miles (+216)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,766 miles
    Test number
    965561178013
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,550 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    383575762112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,538 miles (+272)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    483933873143
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,266 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    730090479793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,532 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    504406605800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,027 miles (+315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,027 miles
    Test number
    930954243845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 16%
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  11. Pass115,712 miles (+747)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    532699733135
    • AdvisoryAll under body and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  12. Pass114,965 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    345364196047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder body condition very poor. All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail114,956 miles (+132)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,956 miles
    Test number
    848302237773
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill o/s (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnder body condition very poor. All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass114,824 miles (+382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    949454703599
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches and sills corroded

  15. Pass114,442 miles (+4,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    889201696906
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance just in limits
    • AdvisoryN/s/r spring corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  16. Pass110,128 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    661216537157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,100 miles (+2,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    643431337125
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass107,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    274410916439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,320 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    263140316130
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has nail in tread not repairible

Questions about K38 VBW

Does K38 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 VBW is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K38 VBW?
The MOT on K38 VBW is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K38 VBW done?
K38 VBW was recorded at 118,518 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 558 miles a year.
Has K38 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 VBW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K38 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 K38 VBW find?
K38 VBW passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracked, and 2 more.

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