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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K53 ABVMOT history

K53 ABV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,096 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

K53 ABV 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,096 km
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,201 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 ABV
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
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 ABV was last recorded at 191,096 km on 28 Mar 2026, 3,073 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,023 km · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,073 km
Average per year
2,201 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,096 km
  • 2025 – 188,023 km
  • 2022 – 188,002 km
  • 2021 – 187,755 km
  • 2018 – 187,718 km
  • 2017 – 187,247 km
  • 2014 – 171,666 km
  • 2012 – 165,436 km
  • 2011 – 160,377 km
  • 2010 – 155,706 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,096 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Underside components showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,096 km (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,096 km
    Test number
    709962353907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,023 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,023 km
    Test number
    685849204877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail188,023 km (+21)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,023 km
    Test number
    713228646793
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,002 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,002 km
    Test number
    955889549811
    • AdvisoryUnderside components showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail188,002 km (+247)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,002 km
    Test number
    590599196298
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass187,755 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    187,755 km
    Test number
    146440823392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,753 km (+35)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,753 km
    Test number
    867213443367
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass187,718 km (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    187,718 km
    Test number
    867542354570
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail187,716 km (+469)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,716 km
    Test number
    371057738872
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,247 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,247 km
    Test number
    619883101122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,240 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    934345312525
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass171,666 km
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    171,666 km
    Test number
    927629614167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    168,876 miles
    Test number
    149163823137
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass165,436 km (+5,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    165,436 km
    Test number
    869375452092
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass160,377 km (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    160,377 km
    Test number
    139983351400
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass155,706 km4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    155,706 km
    Test number
    203030960010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCracks in side walls of both front tyres
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSmall hole offside center chassis not in prescribed areas

  17. Fail155,706 km2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,706 km
    Test number
    612527550021
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCracks in side walls of both front tyres
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSmall hole offside center chassis not in prescribed areas

  18. Pass151,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    743011769033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,299 miles (+2,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    491651269034
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass149,002 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    149,002 miles
    Test number
    400451728115
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear sill has slight corrosion

  21. Fail149,002 miles (+226)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,002 miles
    Test number
    723429518120
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear sill has slight corrosion

  22. Pass148,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    148,776 miles
    Test number
    643075197020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail148,776 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,776 miles
    Test number
    703712997032
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about K53 ABV

Does K53 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 ABV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 ABV?
The MOT on K53 ABV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 ABV done?
K53 ABV was recorded at 191,096 km at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,201 km a year.
Has K53 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 ABV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K53 ABV 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 K53 ABV find?
K53 ABV passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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