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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

K8 MXVMOT history

K8 MXV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

K8 MXV green 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,295 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MXV was last recorded at 74,295 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,264 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
1,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,295 miles
  • 2024 – 73,264 miles
  • 2023 – 72,619 miles
  • 2022 – 71,594 miles
  • 2021 – 69,181 miles
  • 2020 – 66,817 miles
  • 2019 – 64,668 miles
  • 2018 – 61,072 miles
  • 2016 – 59,414 miles
  • 2015 – 55,256 miles
  • 2011 – 53,948 miles
  • 2010 – 53,005 miles
  • 2009 – 52,148 miles
  • 2008 – 50,436 miles
  • 2007 – 48,953 miles
  • 2006 – 45,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,295 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,295 miles (+1,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    268393168516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,264 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    152794220299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,619 miles (+1,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    550239365411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,594 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    215899019644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,181 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    936416803435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,179 miles (+2,362)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    105091815367
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  7. Pass66,817 miles (+2,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    192635582243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,668 miles (+3,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    449811618336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  9. Pass61,072 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    455479475936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,060 miles (+1,646)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    601727519789
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning pump (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass59,414 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    957286303366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    371788261522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,256 miles (+1,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    586446279504
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass53,948 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    919115291170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,005 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    403139200204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,148 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,148 miles
    Test number
    461773909264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,436 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    914991518272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,953 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,953 miles
    Test number
    362759697136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    270292896133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 MXV

Does K8 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MXV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MXV?
The MOT on K8 MXV is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MXV done?
K8 MXV was recorded at 74,295 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 1,464 miles a year.
Has K8 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MXV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 MXV 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 K8 MXV find?
K8 MXV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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