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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

K80 MXVMOT history

K80 MXV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

K80 MXV 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,781 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 MXV was last recorded at 122,781 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2019: 118,658 miles, lower than 118,660 miles on 16 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
121,930 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
1,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,781 miles
  • 2024 – 121,930 miles
  • 2019 – 118,658 miles
  • 2017 – 118,265 miles
  • 2016 – 116,257 miles
  • 2015 – 113,830 miles
  • 2014 – 112,494 miles
  • 2013 – 112,332 miles
  • 2012 – 111,173 miles
  • 2010 – 106,986 miles
  • 2009 – 102,907 miles
  • 2008 – 97,190 miles
  • 2007 – 89,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront cooling fan did not operate needs attention

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.

  • General corrosion across all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,781 miles (+851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,781 miles
    Test number
    301322812022
    • AdvisoryFront cooling fan did not operate needs attention

  2. Pass121,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    252997284334
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across all suspension components

  3. Fail121,930 miles (+3,272)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    923195692909
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across all suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,658 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    341711706116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,660 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    412792353169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail118,651 miles (+386)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,651 miles
    Test number
    180050161271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,265 miles
    Test number
    786456683182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,265 miles (+2,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,265 miles
    Test number
    658421738822
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass116,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    298302899985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure

  10. Fail116,253 miles (+2,423)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    245890149996
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure

  11. Pass113,830 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    311050376769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,494 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    396330134428
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll four rollbar links corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

  13. Fail112,494 miles (+162)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    786780834218
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll four rollbar links corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

  14. Pass112,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    839573473131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,332 miles (+1,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    645522873109
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass111,173 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,173 miles
    Test number
    527216642175
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  17. Fail111,170 miles (+4,184)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    819206342184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  18. Pass106,986 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    241794460281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,907 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    110782889101
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass97,190 miles (+7,536)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    990384618170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside flooor/chassis slightly damaged and distorted
    • NotePower steering pipe corroded

  21. Pass89,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    781795717130
    • NoteRefer to advisory sheet number 741865517158

  22. Fail89,654 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    741865517158
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteRear of exhaust corroded

Questions about K80 MXV

Does K80 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 MXV is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 MXV?
The MOT on K80 MXV is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 MXV done?
K80 MXV was recorded at 122,781 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
Has K80 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 MXV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K80 MXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K80 MXV find?
K80 MXV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front cooling fan did not operate needs attention.

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