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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K54 MGXMOT history

K54 MGX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,272 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

K54 MGX black 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,272 km
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,849 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K54 MGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K54 MGX was last recorded at 139,272 km on 4 Jun 2026, 602 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2007: 77,798 miles, lower than 79,115 miles on 11 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,670 km · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
602 km
Average per year
3,849 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,272 km
  • 2025 – 138,670 km
  • 2022 – 137,203 km
  • 2019 – 134,496 km
  • 2018 – 125,929 km
  • 2017 – 113,994 km
  • 2016 – 100,190 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,272 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,272 km (+602)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,272 km
    Test number
    629969458578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,670 km (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,670 km
    Test number
    683139075127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,203 km (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,203 km
    Test number
    432666106918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,496 km (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,496 km
    Test number
    568880668003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,929 km (+11,935)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,929 km
    Test number
    607975614823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,994 km (+13,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,994 km
    Test number
    815350254803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass100,190 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,190 km
    Test number
    758428477651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass101,755 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    769446405160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Fail101,688 miles (+9,990)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,688 miles
    Test number
    405834405186
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front bake slight binding
  10. Pass91,698 miles (+8,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    837204304157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass82,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    316708493018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,952 miles (+2,029)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    217205193039
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass80,923 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    328301891292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,267 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,267 miles
    Test number
    224902830444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  15. Pass78,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    773055579040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,315 miles (+517)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    892255079038
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  17. Pass77,798 miles (-1,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    474353297178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    494932096132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,115 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    811122096189
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about K54 MGX

Does K54 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K54 MGX is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K54 MGX?
The MOT on K54 MGX is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K54 MGX done?
K54 MGX was recorded at 139,272 km at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,849 km a year.
Has K54 MGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K54 MGX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on K54 MGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K54 MGX find?
K54 MGX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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