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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

K8 NEVMOT history

K8 NEV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

K8 NEV red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
89,879 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 NEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 NEV was last recorded at 89,879 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,771 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,879 miles
  • 2023 – 89,771 miles
  • 2022 – 89,695 miles
  • 2021 – 89,509 miles
  • 2020 – 89,267 miles
  • 2019 – 88,861 miles
  • 2018 – 88,669 miles
  • 2017 – 88,253 miles
  • 2016 – 87,987 miles
  • 2015 – 87,767 miles
  • 2014 – 87,372 miles
  • 2013 – 83,342 miles
  • 2012 – 80,466 miles
  • 2010 – 75,759 miles
  • 2009 – 70,089 miles
  • 2008 – 66,250 miles
  • 2007 – 63,047 miles
  • 2006 – 59,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,879 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    483541595761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,771 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    481872842938
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass89,695 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    611118092816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,509 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,509 miles
    Test number
    791446798593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,267 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    936268585310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,861 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    338361938620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    442538272872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,669 miles (+416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    252841752945
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,253 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    592688842756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,987 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    148470973007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,767 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    979601745138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    869763744189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,372 miles (+4,030)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    915923644124
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass83,342 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,342 miles
    Test number
    226748023169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,466 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    826584642188
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteSigns of corrosion underneath in places

  16. Fail80,466 miles (+4,707)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    686532542162
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteSigns of corrosion underneath in places

  17. Pass75,759 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    203315110200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,089 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    454548799117
    • NoteSlight dammage to o/s/front o/s/rear wheel rims some corrosion to o/s brake pipes also fuel pipe in clips

  19. Fail70,089 miles (+3,839)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    253078599455
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight dammage to o/s/front o/s/rear wheel rims some corrosion to o/s brake pipes also fuel pipe in clips

  20. Pass66,250 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    913646008269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,047 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    370743617451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    202225406296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 NEV

Does K8 NEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 NEV expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 NEV?
The MOT on K8 NEV expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 NEV done?
K8 NEV was recorded at 89,879 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has K8 NEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 NEV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on K8 NEV 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 NEV find?
K8 NEV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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