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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K47 BVMMOT history

K47 BVM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,451 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

K47 BVM 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 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,451 km
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,188 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 BVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 BVM was last recorded at 145,451 km on 30 Dec 2025, 4,151 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,300 km · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,151 km
Average per year
1,188 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,451 km
  • 2024 – 141,300 km
  • 2020 – 139,233 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,451 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All four brake hoses slightly perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,451 km (+4,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,451 km
    Test number
    946982629881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,300 km (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,300 km
    Test number
    502450210302
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail141,273 km5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,273 km
    Test number
    115640068669
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill 2 x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded front and rear
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,109 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,109 miles
    Test number
    689600405509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail141,108 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,108 miles
    Test number
    248066612627
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,233 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,233 km
    Test number
    679666172604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail139,170 miles (+4,527)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,170 miles
    Test number
    714339330672
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine over heated during test ,test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill & rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,643 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    604544260922
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake hoses slightly perrished

  9. Fail134,638 miles (+912)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,638 miles
    Test number
    894871158313
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake hoses slightly perrished

  10. Pass133,726 miles (+1,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    789866820273
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass132,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,454 miles
    Test number
    393745181809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,454 miles (+528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,454 miles
    Test number
    721448196176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass131,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,926 miles
    Test number
    361518250614
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail131,926 miles (+627)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,926 miles
    Test number
    673886644952
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass131,299 miles (+863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    668680295181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass130,436 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,436 miles
    Test number
    896672984157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,176 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    927124163140
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail129,141 miles (+1,120)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    686238653184
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass128,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    537343062159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,021 miles (+1,361)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    556423362185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass126,660 miles (+3,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,660 miles
    Test number
    705944251100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass122,936 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,936 miles
    Test number
    191300660190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,764 miles (+4,136)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    733274050102
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass118,628 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    953910069156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,328 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    724934968198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    181930667470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,067 miles (+7,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    723730867023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass101,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    113965756452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K47 BVM

Does K47 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 BVM is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K47 BVM?
The MOT on K47 BVM is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 BVM done?
K47 BVM was recorded at 145,451 km at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 1,188 km a year.
Has K47 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 BVM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K47 BVM 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 K47 BVM find?
K47 BVM passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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