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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,598 cc

K88 RPEMOT history

K88 RPE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

K88 RPE red 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,302 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 RPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 RPE was last recorded at 138,302 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,266 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,302 miles
  • 2020 – 138,266 miles
  • 2019 – 128,882 miles
  • 2018 – 117,200 miles
  • 2017 – 107,152 miles
  • 2015 – 106,741 miles
  • 2014 – 105,467 miles
  • 2013 – 104,453 miles
  • 2012 – 103,372 miles
  • 2010 – 102,071 miles
  • 2009 – 96,933 miles
  • 2008 – 96,507 miles
  • 2007 – 92,503 miles
  • 2006 – 87,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,302 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,302 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,302 miles
    Test number
    121957041909
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass138,266 miles (+9,384)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,266 miles
    Test number
    761026635233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass128,882 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,882 miles
    Test number
    310737866142
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,876 miles (+11,676)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,876 miles
    Test number
    688394238836
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,200 miles (+242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    776052564826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill at rear corroded (BORDERLINE PASS)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around a drain hole near boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,958 miles (+9,806)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    129822671800
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside rear arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill at rear corroded (BORDERLINE PASS)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around a drain hole near boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,152 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    813490458808
    • Advisory-corrosion all over underneath, mainly on wishbones and suspension

  8. Fail107,126 miles (+385)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    292877642528
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floorpan corroded

  9. Pass106,741 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    124191444424
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass106,098 miles (+631)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,098 miles
    Test number
    617395805077
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to floors,inner sills,outer sills and rear arches.

  11. Pass105,467 miles (+1,014)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    128908604037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs.

  12. Pass104,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    386937713089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,453 miles (+1,081)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    557057813043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass103,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    859571612059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,372 miles (+1,301)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    739610512044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass102,071 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    820084760395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    752922420043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,346 miles (+3,413)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    590316210038
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass96,933 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,933 miles
    Test number
    930046809092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,507 miles (+4,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    801012148326
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass92,503 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    254097097263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,699 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    443878756228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,567 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    433931556274
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about K88 RPE

Does K88 RPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RPE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 RPE?
The MOT on K88 RPE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 RPE done?
K88 RPE was recorded at 138,302 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has K88 RPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 RPE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on K88 RPE 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 RPE find?
K88 RPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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