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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K96 WPCMOT history

K96 WPC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

K96 WPC red 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,258 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 WPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 WPC was last recorded at 101,258 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,101 miles · 21 Nov 2016
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
1,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,258 miles
  • 2016 – 101,101 miles
  • 2015 – 99,558 miles
  • 2014 – 98,705 miles
  • 2013 – 97,548 miles
  • 2012 – 95,039 miles
  • 2011 – 90,165 miles
  • 2010 – 84,746 miles
  • 2009 – 79,199 miles
  • 2008 – 73,762 miles
  • 2007 – 68,256 miles
  • 2006 – 63,812 miles
  • 2005 – 61,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,258 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • OSR tyre cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,258 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,258 miles
    Test number
    290209808358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,101 miles (+1,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    823082107232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear inner sills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine on fast idle
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass99,558 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    781186952393
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  4. Fail99,543 miles (+838)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    177944989499
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Pass98,705 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,705 miles
    Test number
    909691014326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,548 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    365706313336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,039 miles (+4,874)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    315991192242
    • NoteLight corrosion on body around rear subframe
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass90,165 miles (+5,419)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    915905911394
    • NoteEvidence of corrosion developing at rear inner and outer sills... seatbelt prescribed areas
    • NoteEvidence of oil leak(s)
    • NoteEvidence of wear/movement at nearside rack inner joint.. monitor advised...
    • NoteFront discs appear worn/thin........
    • NoteRear roadsprings heavily corroded...
    • NoteSurface corrosion to steel brake pipes across rear ssubframe... and right + left hand front...........

  9. Pass84,746 miles (+5,547)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    470604330380
    • NoteAll suspension is evidently surface corroded/general..
    • NoteEvidence of minimal wear/movement in n/s rack inner ball joint..
    • NoteFront pads appear low discs corroded front...
    • NoteRear pads appear low/discs corroded rear...

  10. Pass79,199 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    631027029330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass73,762 miles (+5,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    730654248304
    • NoteN0te all brake pads worn to 2/3mm

  12. Pass68,256 miles (+4,444)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    733985647321
    • NoteCorrosion in n/s outer sill at rear
    • NoteFront and rear discs aged/corroded

  13. Pass63,812 miles (+2,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    433126146444
    • NoteRear discs corrroded †front number plate is cracked

  14. Pass61,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    61,358 miles
    Test number
    330316145350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K96 WPC

Does K96 WPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 WPC is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K96 WPC?
The MOT on K96 WPC is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K96 WPC done?
K96 WPC was recorded at 101,258 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,999 miles a year.
Has K96 WPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 WPC has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on K96 WPC 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 WPC find?
K96 WPC passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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