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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

K55 SVTMOT history

K55 SVT is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

K55 SVT 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,283 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 SVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 SVT was last recorded at 79,283 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,450 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,283 miles
  • 2024 – 78,450 miles
  • 2023 – 73,574 miles
  • 2022 – 64,581 miles
  • 2021 – 59,838 miles
  • 2020 – 59,768 miles
  • 2019 – 59,561 miles
  • 2018 – 58,912 miles
  • 2017 – 58,277 miles
  • 2016 – 56,883 miles
  • 2015 – 52,810 miles
  • 2014 – 45,401 miles
  • 2013 – 39,225 miles
  • 2012 – 33,959 miles
  • 2011 – 30,661 miles
  • 2010 – 25,719 miles
  • 2009 – 21,966 miles
  • 2008 – 17,841 miles
  • 2007 – 13,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,283 miles (+833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    292517663908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,450 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    435974483669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail78,441 miles (+4,867)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    588518245671
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,574 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    715812236852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail73,559 miles (+8,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    462511349016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass64,581 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    599807607036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,986 miles (+4,148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    977958154421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass59,838 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    336814255793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,833 miles (+65)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    278931754642
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,768 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    269407764807
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and under body rusty

  11. Pass59,561 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    236929276840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    645798333301
    • AdvisoryNearside centre chassis rail has slight damage
    • AdvisoryFront chassis rail-engine bay area-corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met 17%

  13. Fail58,909 miles (+632)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    848417919058
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside centre chassis rail has slight damage
    • AdvisoryFront chassis rail-engine bay area-corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met 17%

  14. Pass58,277 miles (+1,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    238345556708
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low on pressure
    • AdvisoryUnable to access chasis corrosion due to excess underseal

  15. Pass56,883 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    165956788397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,810 miles (+7,409)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    166536425107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear offside and nearside suspension arms corroded

  17. Pass45,401 miles (+6,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    846613234193
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have low tread depth

  18. Pass39,225 miles (+5,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    456115133168
    • NoteRear disc pads low

  19. Pass33,959 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    308496532103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,661 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,661 miles
    Test number
    375384041122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    253514740432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,719 miles (+3,753)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    293424340160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass21,966 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    943747949181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,841 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,841 miles
    Test number
    853345308182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,949 miles
    Test number
    310222007197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 SVT

Does K55 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 SVT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 SVT?
The MOT on K55 SVT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 SVT done?
K55 SVT was recorded at 79,283 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has K55 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 SVT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 SVT 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 K55 SVT find?
K55 SVT passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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