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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,597 cc

K40 RGBMOT history

K40 RGB is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

K40 RGB orange 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,789 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RGB was last recorded at 44,789 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,471 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
2,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,789 miles
  • 2024 – 44,471 miles
  • 2023 – 43,952 miles
  • 2022 – 43,315 miles
  • 2021 – 42,493 miles
  • 2020 – 41,679 miles
  • 2019 – 39,620 miles
  • 2018 – 38,044 miles
  • 2017 – 34,087 miles
  • 2016 – 28,502 miles
  • 2015 – 26,523 miles
  • 2014 – 23,797 miles
  • 2013 – 21,138 miles
  • 2012 – 18,703 miles
  • 2011 – 15,932 miles
  • 2010 – 13,255 miles
  • 2009 – 11,092 miles
  • 2008 – 8,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,789 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    957621224688
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

  2. Pass44,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    922354039524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,471 miles (+519)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    245701051823
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass43,952 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,952 miles
    Test number
    123143132916
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp patterns weak

  5. Pass43,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    590012433098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,315 miles (+822)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    863773207623
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass42,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    426515490617
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension drop links boots cracking

  8. Fail42,493 miles (+814)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    978065641884
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension drop links boots cracking

  9. Pass41,679 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    160646113073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,620 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    834734731800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    536577627109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,044 miles (+3,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    766274700681
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass34,087 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    927264536446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,502 miles (+1,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    343239610214
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish and have small cuts in tread area
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  15. Pass26,523 miles (+2,726)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    239469025147
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slighty perished and have cuts in tread area.

  16. Pass23,797 miles (+2,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,797 miles
    Test number
    456370434170
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen. Undertrays obscuring view of some underside components.

  17. Pass21,138 miles (+2,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,138 miles
    Test number
    418261733113
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass18,703 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,703 miles
    Test number
    788190142129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass15,932 miles (+2,677)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,932 miles
    Test number
    717812931126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on walls and treads

  20. Pass13,255 miles (+2,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,255 miles
    Test number
    454840030185
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass11,092 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,092 miles
    Test number
    962166349158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,384 miles
    Test number
    222180948158
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about K40 RGB

Does K40 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RGB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 RGB?
The MOT on K40 RGB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RGB done?
K40 RGB was recorded at 44,789 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
Has K40 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RGB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 RGB 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 RGB find?
K40 RGB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode.

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