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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

K50 GPHMOT history

K50 GPH is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

K50 GPH gold 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
82,241 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 GPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 GPH was last recorded at 82,241 miles on 11 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,233 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,241 miles
  • 2025 – 79,193 miles
  • 2024 – 75,581 miles
  • 2023 – 72,862 miles
  • 2022 – 71,812 miles
  • 2020 – 70,561 miles
  • 2019 – 68,987 miles
  • 2018 – 66,647 miles
  • 2017 – 65,245 miles
  • 2016 – 61,875 miles
  • 2015 – 55,882 miles
  • 2014 – 53,147 miles
  • 2013 – 50,734 miles
  • 2012 – 48,367 miles
  • 2011 – 44,575 miles
  • 2010 – 40,900 miles
  • 2009 – 37,240 miles
  • 2008 – 33,203 miles
  • 2007 – 24,489 miles
  • 2006 – 21,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,241 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,241 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    286899113333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail82,233 miles (+3,040)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    504234517487
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    516840827775
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,193 miles (+3,612)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    745570261779
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,581 miles (+2,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    106047619178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on, alternator belt missing

  6. Pass72,862 miles (+1,050)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    817126486052
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,812 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    497250790470
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail71,811 miles (+1,250)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    962336709784
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake effort low

  9. Pass70,561 miles (+1,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    180424776465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    136327061041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail68,987 miles (+2,340)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    669083348674
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,647 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    954370997115
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass65,245 miles (+3,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    636999295611
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass61,875 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    348597056542
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail55,882 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    789454105221
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass55,882 miles (+2,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    977704105268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    346378284454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail53,147 miles (+2,413)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    107838384213
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    468439183211
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Fail50,734 miles (+2,367)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    847349983243
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass48,367 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    475209582244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,575 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    705640891219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  23. Pass44,575 miles (+3,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    775520191250
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  24. Pass40,900 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    183554080222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,240 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,240 miles
    Test number
    271138089265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,203 miles
    Test number
    933120688280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,197 miles (+8,708)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    382960388454
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit

  28. Pass24,489 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    353801487241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,766 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,766 miles
    Test number
    834449517087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,799 miles
    Test number
    100297716029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 GPH

Does K50 GPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 GPH is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 GPH?
The MOT on K50 GPH is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 GPH done?
K50 GPH was recorded at 82,241 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has K50 GPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 GPH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 GPH 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 K50 GPH find?
K50 GPH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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