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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K40 JBWMOT history

K40 JBW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 231,054 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

K40 JBW 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
231,054 km
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,892 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 JBW
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
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 JBW was last recorded at 231,054 km on 4 Apr 2026, 892 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,162 km · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
892 km
Average per year
5,892 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,054 km
  • 2025 – 230,162 km
  • 2024 – 226,866 km
  • 2023 – 221,704 km
  • 2022 – 215,433 km
  • 2016 – 201,225 km
  • 2015 – 200,514 km
  • 2013 – 197,196 km
  • 2012 – 192,969 km
  • 2011 – 182,821 km
  • 2010 – 168,653 km
  • 2009 – 147,158 km
  • 2008 – 121,314 km
  • 2007 – 118,457 km
  • 2006 – 112,471 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,054 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and also cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also cracked 195/50/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,054 km (+892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    231,054 km
    Test number
    710622964823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass230,162 km (+3,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    230,162 km
    Test number
    127191175963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,866 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    226,866 km
    Test number
    174251069980
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also cracked 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close / cracked and also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail226,866 km (+5,162)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,866 km
    Test number
    974088292942
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also cracked 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close / cracked and also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass221,704 km (+6,271)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    221,704 km
    Test number
    445395439134
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass215,433 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    215,433 km
    Test number
    170048451747
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail215,418 miles (+9,781)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,418 miles
    Test number
    945768699049
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle starting to over heat emissions aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system could be pipe or hose (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass205,637 miles (+926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    205,637 miles
    Test number
    779631181612
    • AdvisoryUnder neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

  9. Pass204,711 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    204,711 miles
    Test number
    135811024380
    • AdvisoryFront and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

  10. Pass204,071 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    204,071 miles
    Test number
    559510012954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,639 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    202,639 miles
    Test number
    281445384036
    • AdvisoryUnder neath of vehicle under sealed

  12. Pass201,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    201,852 miles
    Test number
    271859651655
    • AdvisoryUnder neath of vehicle heavily under sealed

  13. Pass201,225 km (+711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    201,225 km
    Test number
    289353248156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass200,514 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    200,514 km
    Test number
    638608255074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass199,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    199,387 miles
    Test number
    117950154030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass197,196 km (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    197,196 km
    Test number
    678663853040
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass192,969 km (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    192,969 km
    Test number
    645605172077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass182,821 km (+14,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    182,821 km
    Test number
    999728991090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass168,653 km (+21,495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    168,653 km
    Test number
    344449740078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,158 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    147,158 km
    Test number
    110063949050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail147,158 km (+25,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,158 km
    Test number
    170023249073
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass121,314 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,314 km
    Test number
    132671358420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,314 km2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,314 km
    Test number
    853121858081
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail121,314 km (+2,857)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,314 km
    Test number
    143190458052
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass118,457 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    118,457 km
    Test number
    220666947008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,457 km (+5,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,457 km
    Test number
    931026647093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass112,471 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    112,471 km
    Test number
    281377046019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail112,465 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,465 km
    Test number
    464687646003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about K40 JBW

Does K40 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 JBW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 JBW?
The MOT on K40 JBW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 JBW done?
K40 JBW was recorded at 231,054 km at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 5,892 km a year.
Has K40 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 JBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 JBW 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 K40 JBW find?
K40 JBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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