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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

K50 MXVMOT history

K50 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,528 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

K50 MXV blue 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,528 km
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,060 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 MXV was last recorded at 108,528 km on 24 Apr 2026, 2,161 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,367 km · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,161 km
Average per year
2,060 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,528 km
  • 2023 – 106,367 km
  • 2021 – 100,479 km
  • 2018 – 98,291 km
  • 2017 – 96,615 km
  • 2016 – 94,643 km
  • 2015 – 91,788 km
  • 2014 – 87,974 km
  • 2013 – 83,272 km
  • 2012 – 81,018 km
  • 2011 – 78,383 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,528 km

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,528 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,528 km
    Test number
    161007394261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    810382615288
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,956 miles1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    767994370897
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,367 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,367 km
    Test number
    376539704202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,367 km1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,367 km
    Test number
    531704417767
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leaked out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail106,359 miles (+2,785)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    687981565838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both discs corroded

  7. Pass103,574 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,574 miles
    Test number
    466858573253
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of both rear sill ends

  8. Fail103,568 miles3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    945598843445
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of both rear sill ends

  9. Pass100,479 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,479 km
    Test number
    495597801246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,080 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    445714221792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    491229125489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,618 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    421353101705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass98,291 km (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,291 km
    Test number
    841654990237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,615 km (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,615 km
    Test number
    967985341163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,643 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,643 km
    Test number
    226872254468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,643 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,643 km
    Test number
    131780233631
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass91,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    242695014359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,788 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,788 km
    Test number
    720210996565
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass87,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    919716164222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,974 km (+4,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,974 km
    Test number
    477030164279
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass83,272 km (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,272 km
    Test number
    968516243235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,018 km (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,018 km
    Test number
    297810552274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,383 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,383 km
    Test number
    399469341404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,752 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    624857930248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,737 miles (+2,304)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    644966230273
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass73,433 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    672332059234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,915 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    680408248297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,104 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    644201147216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    450364956233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 MXV

Does K50 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 MXV is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 MXV?
The MOT on K50 MXV is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 MXV done?
K50 MXV was recorded at 108,528 km at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,060 km a year.
Has K50 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 MXV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 MXV 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 MXV find?
K50 MXV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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