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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

K8 WETMOT history

K8 WET is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 236,080 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

K8 WET 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
236,080 km
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,019 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 WET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 WET was last recorded at 236,080 km on 13 Oct 2026, 1,346 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2018: 22,795 miles, lower than 227,375 miles on 19 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,734 km · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,346 km
Average per year
1,019 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,080 km
  • 2025 – 234,734 km
  • 2024 – 233,750 km
  • 2023 – 233,064 km
  • 2022 – 232,320 km
  • 2021 – 231,528 km
  • 2020 – 231,090 km
  • 2013 – 223,197 km
  • 2012 – 221,309 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,080 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,080 km (+1,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    236,080 km
    Test number
    775252601252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

  2. Pass234,734 km (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    234,734 km
    Test number
    943841382312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

  3. Pass233,750 km (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    233,750 km
    Test number
    252335864930
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

  4. Pass233,064 km (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    233,064 km
    Test number
    811737209879
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

  5. Pass232,320 km (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    232,320 km
    Test number
    750460023304
    • AdvisoryCOMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

  6. Pass231,528 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    231,528 km
    Test number
    368544053877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail231,492 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,492 miles
    Test number
    108686467787
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody corroded

  8. Pass231,090 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    231,090 km
    Test number
    556024818997
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall age cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody corroded

  9. Pass229,341 miles (+206,546)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    229,341 miles
    Test number
    891344137820
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass22,795 miles (-204,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    885099934881
    • AdvisoryRear tryes age cracking on side walls

  11. Pass227,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    227,375 miles
    Test number
    625212855316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail227,375 miles (+1,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,375 miles
    Test number
    557307316355
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass226,150 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    226,150 miles
    Test number
    460468075877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/ rear inner+outer sill heavily corroded

  14. Pass225,038 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    225,038 miles
    Test number
    526857985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass224,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    224,550 miles
    Test number
    415117274028
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass223,197 km (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    223,197 km
    Test number
    365066693097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass221,309 km (+6)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    221,309 km
    Test number
    285839702422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  18. Fail221,303 km5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,303 km
    Test number
    238823002189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  19. Pass210,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    210,384 miles
    Test number
    564142020321
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail210,384 miles (+10,400)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,384 miles
    Test number
    203972920361
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass199,984 miles (+115,153)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    199,984 miles
    Test number
    401057819300
    • NoteNearsdie front brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak from engine and diff

  22. Pass84,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    422803128349
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K8 WET

Does K8 WET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 WET is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 WET?
The MOT on K8 WET is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 WET done?
K8 WET was recorded at 236,080 km at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,019 km a year.
Has K8 WET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 WET has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 WET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 WET find?
K8 WET passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; underside undersealed.

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