Madza MX5

White and Pink · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

K76 RGPMOT history

K76 RGP is a white and pink petrol Madza MX5 first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,601 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K76 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Madza
Model
MX5
Colour
White and Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K76 RGP was last recorded at 137,601 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 76,661 miles, lower than 122,474 miles on 22 Jan 2018.
  • 26 Mar 2021: 30,355 miles, lower than 76,661 miles on 4 Apr 2019.

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
137,359 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,601 miles
  • 2025 – 137,359 miles
  • 2024 – 136,774 miles
  • 2023 – 135,131 miles
  • 2022 – 130,368 miles
  • 2021 – 30,355 miles
  • 2019 – 76,661 miles
  • 2018 – 122,474 miles
  • 2016 – 119,146 miles
  • 2015 – 115,933 miles
  • 2014 – 101,824 miles
  • 2013 – 101,190 miles
  • 2012 – 98,744 miles
  • 2010 – 91,934 miles
  • 2009 – 85,090 miles
  • 2008 – 79,455 miles
  • 2006 – 72,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,601 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes in poor condition
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poorRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • General underbody corrosion present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,601 miles (+242)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    533455565311
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  2. Pass137,359 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    850192404045
    • AdvisoryBaffles loose in tail box
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes splitting and worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes splitting and worn

  3. Fail137,359 miles (+585)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    303161059778
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBaffles loose in tail box
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes splitting and worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes splitting and worn

  4. Pass136,774 miles (+1,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,774 miles
    Test number
    681935584878
    • AdvisoryBaffles loose in rear silencer
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass135,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    816151940379
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,131 miles (+4,763)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    501712941783
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,368 miles (+100,013)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    265583641396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing repeater slightly discoulered
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corrosion present

  8. Fail30,355 miles (-46,306)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,355 miles
    Test number
    656288094334
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor & rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo cat fitted suspected removed as standard but passed emissions on age & default

  9. Pass76,661 miles (-45,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    258411503522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,474 miles
    Test number
    284784721708
    • AdvisoryHole n/s/f outer sill but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on legal limits

  11. Fail122,474 miles (+3,328)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,474 miles
    Test number
    883310084737
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront + rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHole n/s/f outer sill but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear pads very low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on legal limits

  12. Pass119,146 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    707272466449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill very corroded(not prescribed areas)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit/low edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp units taped for aims patterns at time of test
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion lower inner sills

  13. Fail119,145 miles (+3,212)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,145 miles
    Test number
    475625133259
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill very corroded(not prescribed areas)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit/low edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp units taped for aims patterns at time of test
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion lower inner sills

  14. Pass115,933 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,933 miles
    Test number
    258568580043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Fail115,713 km13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,713 km
    Test number
    375430571393
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  16. Pass101,824 miles (+634)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    579559034311
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill/floor slight damage
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass101,190 miles (+2,446)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    915093333305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r inner sill slight corrosion
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass98,744 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    518064932329
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs slight surface corrosion

  19. Pass96,235 km1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,235 km
    Test number
    829988191250
    • DangerousWater leak in need of attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteWater leak radiator area

  20. Pass91,934 miles (+6,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    490696520425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass85,090 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    603064389153
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front sill small damage

  22. Fail85,072 km (+5,564)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,072 km
    Test number
    731683989172
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front sill small damage

  23. Pass79,508 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,508 km
    Test number
    670112368109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  24. Fail79,455 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    972458158146
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  25. Pass74,952 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,952 km
    Test number
    100352247121
    • NoteAdvise suspention travel front and rear attention required,close to bump stops

  26. Pass72,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    190762776135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,578 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    234040776490
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about K76 RGP

Does K76 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K76 RGP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K76 RGP?
The MOT on K76 RGP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K76 RGP done?
K76 RGP was recorded at 137,601 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has K76 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K76 RGP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K76 RGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K76 RGP find?
K76 RGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 9 more.

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