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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

K50 TMWMOT history

K50 TMW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

K50 TMW 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 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,420 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 TMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 TMW was last recorded at 86,420 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,396 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,420 miles
  • 2025 – 81,776 miles
  • 2024 – 76,765 miles
  • 2023 – 72,929 miles
  • 2022 – 70,282 miles
  • 2021 – 68,532 miles
  • 2020 – 62,853 miles
  • 2019 – 59,517 miles
  • 2018 – 54,649 miles
  • 2017 – 51,304 miles
  • 2016 – 46,070 miles
  • 2015 – 42,549 miles
  • 2014 – 38,142 miles
  • 2012 – 27,503 miles
  • 2011 – 21,119 miles
  • 2010 – 14,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,420 miles (+24)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    429619439007
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
  2. Fail86,396 miles (+4,620)1 dangerous2 major4 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    674876991322
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,776 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    509178389600
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail81,773 miles (+5,008)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    992562559961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. Within 30cm of sub-frame mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. Within 30cm of sub-frame mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass76,765 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    682112776013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,929 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    803585491171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,282 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    714864239123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass68,532 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    131803268974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail68,258 miles (+5,405)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    409725548598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum and perished between treads . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass62,853 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    610661281290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    402958114143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,517 miles (+4,868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    590004925143
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass54,649 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    564450915461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,304 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    748220743942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,070 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    805302819792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,549 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    937860925133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,142 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    925090394029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,503 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    196908152186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,119 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    515564351191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,935 miles
    Test number
    731264150191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 TMW

Does K50 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 TMW is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 TMW?
The MOT on K50 TMW is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 TMW done?
K50 TMW was recorded at 86,420 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has K50 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 TMW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 TMW 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 TMW find?
K50 TMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, and 5 more.

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