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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

S8 KCWMOT history

S8 KCW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S8 KCW 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
71,497 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KCW was last recorded at 71,497 miles on 19 May 2026, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,789 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
1,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,497 miles
  • 2025 – 70,789 miles
  • 2024 – 70,387 miles
  • 2023 – 69,874 miles
  • 2022 – 68,920 miles
  • 2021 – 68,392 miles
  • 2020 – 68,135 miles
  • 2017 – 67,540 miles
  • 2016 – 66,841 miles
  • 2015 – 65,648 miles
  • 2014 – 64,725 miles
  • 2013 – 63,391 miles
  • 2012 – 62,905 miles
  • 2011 – 60,609 miles
  • 2010 – 58,158 miles
  • 2009 – 54,941 miles
  • 2008 – 52,351 miles
  • 2007 – 45,473 miles
  • 2006 – 35,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,497 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,497 miles (+708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,497 miles
    Test number
    560629335449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass70,789 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    329581281355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass70,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    557455266214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,380 miles (+506)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    264398637745
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,874 miles (+954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    995105011416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,920 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    300708490748
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,392 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,392 miles
    Test number
    377291950197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,135 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    243185414732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,540 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    736154069221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,841 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,841 miles
    Test number
    639978193715
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass65,648 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    666192945015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,725 miles (+1,334)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    136831144001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass63,391 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    895242243005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    115760042491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,905 miles (+2,296)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    327830242049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass60,609 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    146628131066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,158 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    814224050028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,941 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    873595559064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,351 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    694046148079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,473 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,473 miles
    Test number
    241152657047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,398 miles
    Test number
    472449246057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KCW

Does S8 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KCW is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 KCW?
The MOT on S8 KCW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KCW done?
S8 KCW was recorded at 71,497 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,783 miles a year.
Has S8 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KCW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 KCW 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 S8 KCW find?
S8 KCW passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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