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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K65 CDBMOT history

K65 CDB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

K65 CDB red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2026
Mileage
122,466 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K65 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K65 CDB was last recorded at 122,466 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,874 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,466 miles
  • 2024 – 121,874 miles
  • 2023 – 121,858 miles
  • 2019 – 121,551 miles
  • 2018 – 120,003 miles
  • 2016 – 117,179 miles
  • 2014 – 116,568 miles
  • 2013 – 107,788 miles
  • 2012 – 103,086 miles
  • 2011 – 98,001 miles
  • 2010 – 92,172 miles
  • 2009 – 84,748 miles
  • 2008 – 76,018 miles
  • 2007 – 72,640 miles
  • 2006 – 63,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,466 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    868904564673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass121,874 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,874 miles
    Test number
    877197856530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,858 miles (+8)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    569374965710
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake effort low

  4. Fail121,850 miles (+299)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    438074983020
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass121,551 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    613707180559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    992609051090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,003 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,003 km
    Test number
    189983757115
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass117,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    486244911588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,178 miles (+610)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    894630323701
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass116,568 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    285593204213
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine overheating, electronic fan not cutting in

  11. Fail116,568 miles (+8,780)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    506302304261
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine overheating, electronic fan not cutting in

  12. Pass107,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    959437193121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail107,788 miles (+4,702)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    718384093119
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass103,086 miles (+5,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    616746692180
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass98,001 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,001 miles
    Test number
    375694991111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,867 miles (+5,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,867 miles
    Test number
    467546781165
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass92,172 miles (+7,424)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    344178580112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills

  18. Pass84,748 miles (+86)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    462217499190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills

  19. Fail84,662 miles (+8,644)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    124949189179
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills

  20. Pass76,018 miles (+3,378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    314293598141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills

  21. Pass72,640 miles (+9,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    511032197166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass63,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    262712396400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K65 CDB

Does K65 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K65 CDB expired on 12 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K65 CDB?
The MOT on K65 CDB expired on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K65 CDB done?
K65 CDB was recorded at 122,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has K65 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K65 CDB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K65 CDB 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 K65 CDB find?
K65 CDB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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