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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

K53 NMRMOT history

K53 NMR is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 93,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

K53 NMR grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
93,628 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 NMR was last recorded at 93,628 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,295 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,333 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,628 miles
  • 2025 – 88,295 miles
  • 2024 – 76,610 miles
  • 2023 – 71,218 miles
  • 2022 – 61,620 miles
  • 2021 – 59,543 miles
  • 2020 – 57,773 miles
  • 2019 – 53,708 miles
  • 2018 – 48,057 miles
  • 2017 – 42,037 miles
  • 2016 – 35,770 miles
  • 2015 – 24,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,628 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,628 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    521746990948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass88,295 miles (+11,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    632113103136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass76,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    279999038567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,610 miles (+5,392)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    998248798479
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass71,218 miles (+9,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    901077067894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass61,620 miles (+2,077)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    878209749963
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    910152589277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,543 miles (+22)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    970120064809
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail59,521 miles (+1,748)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    180522437552
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,773 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    682829638332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,708 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,708 miles
    Test number
    764697455177
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
  12. Pass48,057 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    662431058366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,037 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,037 miles
    Test number
    543400111139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,770 miles (+11,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    947078801222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass24,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,366 miles
    Test number
    477257415105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 NMR

Does K53 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 NMR is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 NMR?
The MOT on K53 NMR is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 NMR done?
K53 NMR was recorded at 93,628 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has K53 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 NMR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K53 NMR 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 NMR find?
K53 NMR passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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