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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

K44 JARMOT history

K44 JAR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

K44 JAR red 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,105 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 JAR was last recorded at 142,105 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,024 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,081 miles
Average per year
7,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,105 miles
  • 2025 – 137,024 miles
  • 2023 – 130,753 miles
  • 2022 – 124,135 miles
  • 2021 – 121,363 miles
  • 2020 – 117,110 miles
  • 2019 – 112,092 miles
  • 2018 – 106,596 miles
  • 2017 – 100,810 miles
  • 2016 – 94,333 miles
  • 2015 – 86,791 miles
  • 2014 – 75,522 miles
  • 2013 – 61,867 miles
  • 2012 – 51,331 miles
  • 2011 – 41,305 miles
  • 2010 – 34,343 miles
  • 2009 – 24,905 miles
  • 2008 – 15,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,105 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,105 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,105 miles
    Test number
    101169813260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,024 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    135173993025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,753 miles (+6,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,753 miles
    Test number
    306246417849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass124,135 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,135 miles
    Test number
    334447944729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass121,363 miles (+4,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,363 miles
    Test number
    927025883075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass117,110 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    747622149440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass112,092 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    258694931256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,596 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    510338357401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,810 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,810 miles
    Test number
    579818795463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    803833357606
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  11. Fail94,333 miles (+7,542)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    941076948314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  12. Pass86,791 miles (+11,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    718739402289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,522 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    377577914374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside seat belt slow to retract
  14. Fail75,519 miles (+13,652)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,519 miles
    Test number
    496715814412
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside seat belt slow to retract
  15. Pass61,867 miles (+10,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    817674023361
    • NoteSlight distortion n/s/r wheel inner bead
  16. Pass51,331 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    445453532382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,305 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    276672221308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,343 miles (+9,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,343 miles
    Test number
    440647520358
    • NoteWindscreen damage o/s
  19. Pass24,905 miles (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,905 miles
    Test number
    430070519351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    111605908313
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

Questions about K44 JAR

Does K44 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 JAR is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 JAR?
The MOT on K44 JAR is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 JAR done?
K44 JAR was recorded at 142,105 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,377 miles a year.
Has K44 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 JAR has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on K44 JAR 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 K44 JAR find?
K44 JAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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