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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K86 OWVMOT history

K86 OWV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,859 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

K86 OWV green 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 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
169,859 km
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,419 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K86 OWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K86 OWV was last recorded at 169,859 km on 30 Jul 2025, 4,684 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2018: 57,502 miles, lower than 154,579 miles on 21 Dec 2016.

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
165,175 km · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,684 km
Average per year
2,419 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,859 km
  • 2022 – 165,175 km
  • 2021 – 163,994 km
  • 2019 – 60,323 km
  • 2014 – 141,513 km
  • 2012 – 139,060 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,859 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,859 km (+4,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,859 km
    Test number
    131330157204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,175 km (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,175 km
    Test number
    481261164915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,994 km (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,994 km
    Test number
    116593148646
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail163,966 km1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,966 km
    Test number
    328939776666
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    135868042043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,752 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,752 miles
    Test number
    893737145384
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass60,323 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,323 km
    Test number
    531777063683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,322 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,322 km
    Test number
    891097725332
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass57,502 miles (-97,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,502 miles
    Test number
    213495536305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,579 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,579 miles
    Test number
    663182777146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,303 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,303 miles
    Test number
    506274512169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    146856854324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,513 km (+2,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,513 km
    Test number
    685176404094
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass139,060 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,060 km
    Test number
    889220412303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brakes sticking slightly
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  15. Pass133,027 miles (+5,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,027 miles
    Test number
    169307901381
    • NoteNs and os rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteOs rear disc pitting

  16. Pass128,006 miles (+2,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    202412670248
    • NoteBoth front brakes slightly binding
    • NoteCorrosion to outer sills

  17. Pass125,618 miles (+10)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,618 miles
    Test number
    663145579219
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded heavily
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s outer sill
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/f brake slightly binding

  18. Fail125,608 miles (+4,448)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,608 miles
    Test number
    364922379212
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded heavily
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s outer sill
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/f brake slightly binding

  19. Pass121,160 miles (+15)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    133925558263
    • NoteDamage to both outer sills
    • NoteOsr tyre punctured repaired on inner shoulder
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracked

  20. Fail121,145 miles (+3,698)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,145 miles
    Test number
    823465648257
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteDamage to both outer sills
    • NoteOsr tyre punctured repaired on inner shoulder
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracked

  21. Pass117,447 miles (+4,713)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    117,447 miles
    Test number
    541222827274
    • NoteCorrosion to os ns outer sill
    • NoteDamage to os outer sill
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracked

  22. Pass112,734 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    112,734 miles
    Test number
    992061326211
    • NoteCorrosion to outer sills
    • NoteOsf spring not seated propley
    • NoteRear tyres perished

Questions about K86 OWV

Does K86 OWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K86 OWV expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K86 OWV?
The MOT on K86 OWV expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K86 OWV done?
K86 OWV was recorded at 169,859 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 2,419 km a year.
Has K86 OWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K86 OWV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on K86 OWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K86 OWV find?
K86 OWV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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