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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

K88 GKBMOT history

K88 GKB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

K88 GKB 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,757 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 GKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 GKB was last recorded at 69,757 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,734 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,757 miles
  • 2025 – 63,324 miles
  • 2024 – 59,306 miles
  • 2023 – 54,709 miles
  • 2022 – 47,963 miles
  • 2021 – 41,268 miles
  • 2020 – 34,519 miles
  • 2019 – 27,775 miles
  • 2018 – 18,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,757 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    986355001614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,734 miles (+6,410)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,734 miles
    Test number
    801279217782
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    658323879225
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,322 miles (+4,016)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    548287463155
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,306 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    341953271542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,709 miles (+6,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    936748366954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,963 miles (+6,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    956591790793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and breaking up on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,268 miles (+6,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    564349691207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass34,519 miles (+6,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,519 miles
    Test number
    795787236693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre Outer tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass27,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    690730461121
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail27,773 miles (+9,330)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    425181432884
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass18,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,443 miles
    Test number
    304489892678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Questions about K88 GKB

Does K88 GKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 GKB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 GKB?
The MOT on K88 GKB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 GKB done?
K88 GKB was recorded at 69,757 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has K88 GKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 GKB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 GKB 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 K88 GKB find?
K88 GKB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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