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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

S16 KMXMOT history

S16 KMX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S16 KMX 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 26 May 2027
Mileage
122,909 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 KMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 KMX was last recorded at 122,909 miles on 27 May 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,668 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
3,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,909 miles
  • 2024 – 122,668 miles
  • 2023 – 121,188 miles
  • 2020 – 120,021 miles
  • 2018 – 118,008 miles
  • 2017 – 116,929 miles
  • 2016 – 116,768 miles
  • 2015 – 107,765 miles
  • 2014 – 102,521 miles
  • 2013 – 98,036 miles
  • 2012 – 92,736 miles
  • 2011 – 84,403 miles
  • 2010 – 77,218 miles
  • 2009 – 71,712 miles
  • 2008 – 69,704 miles
  • 2007 – 64,780 miles
  • 2006 – 53,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,909 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,909 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,909 miles
    Test number
    275546410532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,668 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,668 miles
    Test number
    760221815284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,188 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    891319882074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,021 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,021 miles
    Test number
    989857503077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,008 miles (+1,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,008 miles
    Test number
    216614793490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake level has little reserve travel

  6. Pass116,929 miles (+161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    415573806522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail116,768 miles (+9,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    476122635893
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass107,765 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    667974860537
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail107,751 miles (+5,230)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,751 miles
    Test number
    934775465284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass102,521 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    499883024353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    118926804155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail100,825 miles (+2,789)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    525345804172
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,036 miles (+5,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    855141863016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass92,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    358841252062
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail92,736 miles (+8,333)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    429081552071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail84,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    695105341000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass84,403 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    807065541004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    460925950095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,218 miles (+5,506)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    600054050064
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass71,712 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    640391169078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,704 miles (+4,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    234670678085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill starting to corrode

  22. Pass64,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    740028187087
    • NoteHandbrake has travel

  23. Fail64,778 miles (+11,368)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    594478887084
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  24. Pass53,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    891005706101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 KMX

Does S16 KMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 KMX is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 KMX?
The MOT on S16 KMX is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 KMX done?
S16 KMX was recorded at 122,909 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,455 miles a year.
Has S16 KMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 KMX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S16 KMX 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 S16 KMX find?
S16 KMX passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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