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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K77 ARBMOT history

K77 ARB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

K77 ARB silver 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,141 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 ARB was last recorded at 93,141 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,090 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
1,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,141 miles
  • 2025 – 92,090 miles
  • 2024 – 90,439 miles
  • 2023 – 89,791 miles
  • 2022 – 88,950 miles
  • 2021 – 88,892 miles
  • 2019 – 88,594 miles
  • 2018 – 87,874 miles
  • 2017 – 87,139 miles
  • 2016 – 87,071 miles
  • 2015 – 86,446 miles
  • 2014 – 85,758 miles
  • 2013 – 85,262 miles
  • 2012 – 84,810 miles
  • 2011 – 84,036 miles
  • 2010 – 83,262 miles
  • 2009 – 82,318 miles
  • 2008 – 79,890 miles
  • 2007 – 76,159 miles
  • 2006 – 73,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,141 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    318074198757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,090 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,090 miles
    Test number
    601884063714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass90,439 miles (+648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,439 miles
    Test number
    588396988055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass89,791 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    378931181821
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass88,950 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    933759391205
    • AdvisorySurface corrsion across rear suspension

  6. Pass88,892 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    236756952760
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    511104796734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,594 miles (+720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    877578158798
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass87,874 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    380552381117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass87,139 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    585150569374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill showing signs of slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill showing signs of slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass87,071 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,071 miles
    Test number
    435980782529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass86,446 miles (+688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    948578695030
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass85,758 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    145994494010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,262 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    838788403131
    • NoteCorrosion in nearside rear chassis just outside prescribed area for seatbelt.
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  15. Fail85,262 miles (+452)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    987468093024
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion in inner sills at rear both sides
    • NoteCorrosion in nearside rear chassis just outside prescribed area for seatbelt.
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  16. Pass84,810 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    356068282008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass84,036 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    178958991058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,262 miles (+944)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    982690500171
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,318 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,318 miles
    Test number
    231494309498
    • NoteVehicle begining to corrode within designated areas.

  20. Fail82,267 miles (+2,377)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,267 miles
    Test number
    110216499463
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteVehicle begining to corrode within designated areas.

  21. Pass79,890 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    332546398085
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass76,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    101052097478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,159 miles (+3,033)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    774482697088
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass73,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    863704116145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,126 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    651959706110
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUNDERBODY GOING VERY RUSTY

Questions about K77 ARB

Does K77 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 ARB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K77 ARB?
The MOT on K77 ARB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K77 ARB done?
K77 ARB was recorded at 93,141 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 1,003 miles a year.
Has K77 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 ARB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K77 ARB 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 K77 ARB find?
K77 ARB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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