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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

K97 CBOMOT history

K97 CBO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

K97 CBO 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,710 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 CBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 CBO was last recorded at 161,710 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 11,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,075 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,635 miles
Average per year
2,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,710 miles
  • 2024 – 150,075 miles
  • 2022 – 147,522 miles
  • 2021 – 144,179 miles
  • 2020 – 143,593 miles
  • 2019 – 143,002 miles
  • 2018 – 142,384 miles
  • 2015 – 142,167 miles
  • 2012 – 126,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint split pin

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.

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,710 miles
    Test number
    388317665223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint split pin

  2. Fail161,710 miles (+11,635)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,710 miles
    Test number
    625789315419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint split pin

  3. Pass150,075 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    794007670127
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryDrift diff fitted decelerometer brake test

  4. Pass147,522 miles (+3,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    385031931900
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass144,179 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    624572029290
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,171 miles (+578)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,171 miles
    Test number
    338806305330
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Background must not be overprinted (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,593 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,593 miles
    Test number
    271815434539
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,002 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,002 miles
    Test number
    281250483719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded

  9. Pass142,384 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,384 miles
    Test number
    515956425385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,167 miles
    Test number
    215967585046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,167 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,167 miles
    Test number
    748207285087
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass127,471 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,471 km
    Test number
    218543313167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    147972472058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,395 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    597066862070
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about K97 CBO

Does K97 CBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 CBO is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K97 CBO?
The MOT on K97 CBO is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K97 CBO done?
K97 CBO was recorded at 161,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,504 miles a year.
Has K97 CBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 CBO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K97 CBO 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 K97 CBO find?
K97 CBO passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper ball joint split pin.

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