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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,599 cc

K79 CBUMOT history

K79 CBU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

K79 CBU 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,922 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 CBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 CBU was last recorded at 51,922 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2011: 33,036 miles, lower than 52,784 miles on 21 Apr 2010.

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
46,573 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,349 miles
Average per year
1,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,922 miles
  • 2025 – 46,573 miles
  • 2024 – 36,834 miles
  • 2022 – 36,647 miles
  • 2017 – 36,283 miles
  • 2016 – 35,862 miles
  • 2015 – 34,808 miles
  • 2014 – 33,955 miles
  • 2012 – 33,457 miles
  • 2011 – 33,036 miles
  • 2010 – 52,784 miles
  • 2009 – 32,310 miles
  • 2008 – 31,728 miles
  • 2007 – 29,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake lazy (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,922 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    717961292121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake lazy (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail51,922 miles (+5,349)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    225407232261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake lazy (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass46,573 miles (+9,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    215925237466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

  4. Pass36,834 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    563268673679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,826 miles (+179)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    196432790737
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass36,647 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    246737010114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,283 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    797586825973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,282 miles (+420)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    886060537562
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass35,862 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    372748259652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,851 miles (+1,043)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    820584668502
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass34,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    909335055191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail34,808 miles (+853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    507585855138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass33,955 miles (+498)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    868011674087
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteThese are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

  14. Pass33,457 miles (+421)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    916505112198
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteThis is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

  15. Pass33,036 miles (-19,748)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    567420111128
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteThis is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

  16. Pass52,784 miles (+20,474)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    293111410433
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteThis is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
    • NoteCentre stop lamp is inoperative

  17. Pass32,310 miles (+582)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    503382899010
    • DangerousBattery insecure

  18. Pass31,728 miles (+1,755)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    653013908175
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/f outer tyre wall

  19. Pass29,973 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    700369377080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail29,973 miles7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    800112577056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K79 CBU

Does K79 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K79 CBU is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K79 CBU?
The MOT on K79 CBU is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K79 CBU done?
K79 CBU was recorded at 51,922 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
Has K79 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 CBU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K79 CBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K79 CBU find?
K79 CBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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