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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P199 KDPMOT history

P199 KDP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

P199 KDP 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,966 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P199 KDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P199 KDP was last recorded at 62,966 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,792 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,966 miles
  • 2024 – 60,792 miles
  • 2023 – 56,302 miles
  • 2022 – 50,810 miles
  • 2021 – 50,403 miles
  • 2020 – 49,211 miles
  • 2019 – 45,815 miles
  • 2018 – 44,480 miles
  • 2017 – 38,986 miles
  • 2016 – 38,430 miles
  • 2015 – 37,831 miles
  • 2014 – 37,055 miles
  • 2013 – 36,269 miles
  • 2012 – 35,633 miles
  • 2011 – 34,796 miles
  • 2010 – 33,336 miles
  • 2009 – 31,956 miles
  • 2008 – 30,611 miles
  • 2007 – 29,213 miles
  • 2006 – 27,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    699369017220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail62,966 miles (+2,174)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    246196136435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,792 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    948924078216
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wings lower edges corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail60,761 miles (+4,459)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    308829695477
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wings lower edges rusty

  5. Pass56,302 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    328079440148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,810 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    121328481446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,403 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    584976993071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,211 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    981658168550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,815 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    920420627808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,480 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    301305409986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,986 miles (+28)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    401179658021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail38,958 miles (+528)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    451020938334
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass38,430 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    502674244804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,831 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    138564105184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,055 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    979915204125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,269 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,269 miles
    Test number
    555059693014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,633 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    877975992063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,796 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    108227691442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,787 miles (+1,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    575176391033
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass33,336 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    223076900469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,956 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    832519999087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,951 miles (+1,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    751008999028
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass30,611 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    824386008102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,213 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    274051307142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    133191806187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P199 KDP

Does P199 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P199 KDP is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P199 KDP?
The MOT on P199 KDP is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P199 KDP done?
P199 KDP was recorded at 62,966 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has P199 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P199 KDP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P199 KDP 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 P199 KDP find?
P199 KDP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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