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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K57 CBUMOT history

K57 CBU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

K57 CBU 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,886 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 CBU
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 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 CBU was last recorded at 159,886 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2021: 154,707 miles, lower than 164,689 miles on 14 Apr 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,625 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,886 miles
  • 2025 – 157,625 miles
  • 2021 – 154,707 miles
  • 2019 – 150,871 miles
  • 2017 – 150,855 miles
  • 2014 – 149,752 miles
  • 2012 – 146,188 miles
  • 2011 – 144,519 miles
  • 2009 – 128,331 miles
  • 2008 – 11,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,886 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from pas rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chassis damaged both side in centre of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,886 miles (+2,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    758013007546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,625 miles (+2,918)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,625 miles
    Test number
    350308435548
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r, arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,707 miles (-9,982)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    191166783310
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  4. Fail164,689 miles (+13,818)3 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,689 miles
    Test number
    545957907784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Pass150,871 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,871 miles
    Test number
    252158566143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front lower arms corroded

  6. Pass150,855 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,855 miles
    Test number
    551726731102
    • AdvisoryChassis damaged both side in centre of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  7. Fail150,850 miles (+20)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,850 miles
    Test number
    691904903887
    • FailureBattery insecure live terminal has been shorting on boot hinge (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis damaged both side in centre of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  8. Fail150,830 miles (+1,078)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,830 miles
    Test number
    102944564740
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking oil leaking from pump area (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis damaged both sides in centre of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge/shoulder
    • AdvisoryScrew in off side rear tyre

  9. Pass149,752 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,752 miles
    Test number
    557124704133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious underbody corrosion

  10. Fail149,750 miles (+3,562)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    247628994045
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious underbody corrosion

  11. Pass146,188 miles (+1,669)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,188 miles
    Test number
    779366582199
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious under body corrosion

  12. Pass144,519 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    748156581162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,517 miles (+41)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    658785871124
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn thin
    • NoteOffside front lower ball joint rubber is missing this will wear very quickly and should be replaced (will be a RFR, reason for rejection next year)

  14. Fail144,476 miles (+16,145)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,476 miles
    Test number
    607059831177
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror missing

  15. Pass128,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    128,331 miles
    Test number
    271018139345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,331 miles (+26)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,331 miles
    Test number
    181658139329
    • FailureBrake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail128,305 miles (+10,730)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,305 miles
    Test number
    761878509395
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass117,575 miles (+106,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    753389579022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,412 miles
    Test number
    862477468093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K57 CBU

Does K57 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 CBU is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K57 CBU?
The MOT on K57 CBU is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 CBU done?
K57 CBU was recorded at 159,886 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has K57 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 CBU has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on K57 CBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K57 CBU find?
K57 CBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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