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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S97 KOVMOT history

S97 KOV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

S97 KOV 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,420 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 KOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 KOV was last recorded at 81,420 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,330 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,420 miles
  • 2025 – 81,330 miles
  • 2020 – 81,297 miles
  • 2019 – 81,070 miles
  • 2017 – 81,045 miles
  • 2016 – 80,599 miles
  • 2015 – 77,480 miles
  • 2014 – 73,631 miles
  • 2013 – 71,153 miles
  • 2010 – 71,135 miles
  • 2008 – 70,316 miles
  • 2007 – 61,077 miles
  • 2006 – 52,755 miles
  • 2005 – 43,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,420 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,420 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    492292051644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,330 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    551172571170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,297 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    605824396535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,070 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    709995316557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    115667157940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,042 miles (+443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    534997321117
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass80,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    984686878552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,599 miles (+3,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    690448013667
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass77,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    936106891892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,480 miles (+3,849)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    616654254339
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass73,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    819232734225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,631 miles (+225)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    555586124269
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Fail73,406 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    207249364465
    • DangerousNearside front tyre cracking
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,153 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    428800703246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail71,147 miles (+12)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    247562093192
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    253704690415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,135 miles (+819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    580834090199
    • Repaired at testInner Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  18. Pass70,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    652997148294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,316 miles (+9,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    673287548226
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,077 miles (+8,322)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    133420457236
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  21. Pass52,755 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    540968146205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    340164335418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S97 KOV

Does S97 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 KOV is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 KOV?
The MOT on S97 KOV is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 KOV done?
S97 KOV was recorded at 81,420 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
Has S97 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 KOV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S97 KOV 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 S97 KOV find?
S97 KOV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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