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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K96 JNVMOT history

K96 JNV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

K96 JNV black 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 May 2027
Mileage
147,623 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 JNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 JNV was last recorded at 147,623 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,246 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,623 miles
  • 2025 – 147,246 miles
  • 2024 – 147,001 miles
  • 2023 – 146,763 miles
  • 2022 – 146,374 miles
  • 2021 – 146,150 miles
  • 2020 – 146,021 miles
  • 2019 – 145,554 miles
  • 2018 – 144,791 miles
  • 2017 – 144,251 miles
  • 2016 – 143,109 miles
  • 2015 – 139,941 miles
  • 2014 – 136,277 miles
  • 2013 – 132,506 miles
  • 2012 – 129,713 miles
  • 2011 – 124,787 miles
  • 2010 – 120,011 miles
  • 2009 – 114,788 miles
  • 2008 – 110,402 miles
  • 2007 – 106,891 miles
  • 2006 – 103,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,623 miles
    Test number
    788214171788
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,623 miles (+377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,623 miles
    Test number
    108863494267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblock jets (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,246 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    816010165044
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  4. Pass147,001 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,001 miles
    Test number
    442523826338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,763 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,763 miles
    Test number
    517515933230
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,374 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    683525754175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,150 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,150 miles
    Test number
    573880255861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,021 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,021 miles
    Test number
    736856173213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,554 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,554 miles
    Test number
    398554702306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,553 miles (+762)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    593476436942
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass144,791 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,791 miles
    Test number
    819303693707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,790 miles (+539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    609951950413
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass144,251 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,251 miles
    Test number
    917341847051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,109 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,109 miles
    Test number
    259759489983
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOuter Body has slight corrosion corrosion in both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass139,941 miles (+3,664)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,941 miles
    Test number
    945745235172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass136,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    367845234161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,508 km (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,508 km
    Test number
    259757533174
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  18. Fail132,507 km1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,507 km
    Test number
    769166733105
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Fail132,506 miles (+2,793)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,506 miles
    Test number
    749085533103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak from bottom hose

  20. Pass129,713 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,713 miles
    Test number
    898978632158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail129,712 miles (+4,925)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,712 miles
    Test number
    838557032179
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass124,787 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,787 miles
    Test number
    319660331172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,011 miles (+5,223)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,011 miles
    Test number
    174980310197
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass114,788 miles (+4,386)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    871816329119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front top ball joints weaping grease

  25. Pass110,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,402 miles
    Test number
    382762628138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,402 miles (+3,511)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,402 miles
    Test number
    590752328155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass106,891 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    106,891 miles
    Test number
    181546517178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    110062036102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K96 JNV

Does K96 JNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 JNV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K96 JNV?
The MOT on K96 JNV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K96 JNV done?
K96 JNV was recorded at 147,623 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has K96 JNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 JNV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K96 JNV 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 K96 JNV find?
K96 JNV passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly on inner edges.

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