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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

K8 VABMOT history

K8 VAB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

K8 VAB blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,409 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VAB was last recorded at 48,409 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,403 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,409 miles
  • 2025 – 44,276 miles
  • 2024 – 40,847 miles
  • 2023 – 38,691 miles
  • 2022 – 35,135 miles
  • 2021 – 31,524 miles
  • 2019 – 28,184 miles
  • 2018 – 27,916 miles
  • 2017 – 27,496 miles
  • 2016 – 27,051 miles
  • 2015 – 26,736 miles
  • 2014 – 26,366 miles
  • 2013 – 26,012 miles
  • 2012 – 24,038 miles
  • 2011 – 21,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,409 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    855953935008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail48,403 miles (+4,127)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    513033810608
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,276 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    435952535555
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  4. Fail44,272 miles (+3,425)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    301921432393
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  5. Pass40,847 miles (+2,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    116821593037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass38,691 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,691 miles
    Test number
    759226643903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,135 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    679793532179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    484187386986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,524 miles (+3,340)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    372710602554
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,184 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    929860021029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,916 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    788848458235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,496 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    170312554565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,051 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,051 miles
    Test number
    128011408021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,736 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,736 miles
    Test number
    273441571699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,366 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    859260104281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,012 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    358920313411
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass26,012 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    897820013228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,038 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    517519002295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,186 miles
    Test number
    448874451184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VAB

Does K8 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VAB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VAB?
The MOT on K8 VAB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VAB done?
K8 VAB was recorded at 48,409 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has K8 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VAB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 VAB 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 VAB find?
K8 VAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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