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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

K8 VFCMOT history

K8 VFC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

K8 VFC blue 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 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,735 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VFC was last recorded at 61,735 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,472 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,263 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,735 miles
  • 2025 – 59,472 miles
  • 2024 – 56,810 miles
  • 2023 – 55,120 miles
  • 2021 – 52,999 miles
  • 2020 – 50,289 miles
  • 2019 – 46,085 miles
  • 2018 – 45,328 miles
  • 2017 – 42,213 miles
  • 2016 – 37,800 miles
  • 2015 – 32,351 miles
  • 2014 – 26,570 miles
  • 2013 – 25,180 miles
  • 2012 – 20,646 miles
  • 2011 – 16,684 miles
  • 2010 – 12,906 miles
  • 2009 – 10,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,735 miles
    Test number
    380585071115
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail61,735 miles (+2,263)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,735 miles
    Test number
    386949811559
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,472 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    912335637173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    238885284691
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail56,810 miles (+1,690)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    784562757706
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose insecure eval canister (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,120 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    645043829782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,114 miles (+2,115)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    518115033227
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass52,999 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    804825380459
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail52,996 miles (+2,707)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    105787796480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass50,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    305110109242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corrosion

  11. Fail50,289 miles (+9)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    885583375066
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corrosion

  12. Fail50,280 miles (+4,195)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    356220464792
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass46,085 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    143046375179
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Fail46,080 miles (+752)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    462239417125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass45,328 miles (+3,115)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    466229655094
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass42,213 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    642264271879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    787767270647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail37,800 miles (+5,449)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    685642893719
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,351 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,351 miles
    Test number
    796340415205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,570 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    756692814211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s seat belt slow to return operation ok

  21. Fail26,570 miles (+1,390)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    809902214289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s seat belt slow to return operation ok

  22. Pass25,180 miles (+4,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    477187443272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass20,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    125632672242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,646 miles (+3,962)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    388642672460
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail16,684 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,684 miles
    Test number
    749560271245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass16,684 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,684 miles
    Test number
    947390171232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass12,906 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,906 miles
    Test number
    710996060271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,114 miles
    Test number
    561658369298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VFC

Does K8 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VFC is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VFC?
The MOT on K8 VFC is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VFC done?
K8 VFC was recorded at 61,735 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has K8 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VFC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 VFC 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 VFC find?
K8 VFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat corroded, and 2 more.

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