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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

K50 KJRMOT history

K50 KJR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

K50 KJR 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,301 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 KJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 KJR was last recorded at 53,301 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,212 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,301 miles
  • 2025 – 53,212 miles
  • 2024 – 53,041 miles
  • 2022 – 52,914 miles
  • 2020 – 52,744 miles
  • 2019 – 51,712 miles
  • 2018 – 50,466 miles
  • 2017 – 49,644 miles
  • 2016 – 47,692 miles
  • 2015 – 46,674 miles
  • 2014 – 43,285 miles
  • 2013 – 39,693 miles
  • 2012 – 37,695 miles
  • 2011 – 36,461 miles
  • 2010 – 35,562 miles
  • 2009 – 33,717 miles
  • 2008 – 31,477 miles
  • 2007 – 28,287 miles
  • 2006 – 23,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,301 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/r brake disc and pads discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,301 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    133603973474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,212 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    411226593913
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail53,142 miles (+101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,142 miles
    Test number
    351524324382
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass53,041 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    394979832462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass52,914 miles (+170)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,914 miles
    Test number
    161240374442
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass52,744 miles (+1,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    591900159865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and outer sidewall shows run flat damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass51,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    323793426414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,712 miles (+1,246)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    394621145973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,466 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    226003787485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    159125111693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc and pads discoloured

  11. Fail49,644 miles (+1,952)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    795243917654
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc and pads discoloured

  12. Pass47,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    698395269843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail47,692 miles (+1,018)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    974509802897
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass46,674 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    765496015218
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass43,285 miles (+3,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    138180274130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass39,693 miles (+1,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    377733183156
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass37,695 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    229319232447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass36,461 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    746045221102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,562 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    902675220113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,717 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    760047719188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,477 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    502971728102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,287 miles (+5,157)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    102720627106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass23,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    800411206150
    • NoteRear tyres worn in centre

Questions about K50 KJR

Does K50 KJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KJR is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 KJR?
The MOT on K50 KJR is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 KJR done?
K50 KJR was recorded at 53,301 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has K50 KJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 KJR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 KJR 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 KJR find?
K50 KJR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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