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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T505 KVSMOT history

T505 KVS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,331 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 KVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 KVS was last recorded at 109,331 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,331 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,331 miles
  • 2025 – 104,738 miles
  • 2024 – 98,537 miles
  • 2023 – 94,198 miles
  • 2022 – 86,152 miles
  • 2021 – 83,794 miles
  • 2016 – 83,558 miles
  • 2013 – 81,399 miles
  • 2012 – 77,845 miles
  • 2011 – 68,060 miles
  • 2010 – 64,774 miles
  • 2009 – 61,709 miles
  • 2008 – 58,492 miles
  • 2007 – 54,648 miles
  • 2006 – 50,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,331 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,331 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    413495271402
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail109,331 miles (+4,593)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    760375606187
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,738 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    450796416349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,736 miles (+6,199)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    204585207366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass98,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    598280141950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail98,537 miles (+4,339)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    144176679809
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,198 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    833933383607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,152 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    668715932618
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,794 miles (+236)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    334375409646
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front & rear nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front & rear, nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass83,558 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,558 miles
    Test number
    461841473167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,399 miles (+3,554)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    299855813202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteMinor leaks on exhaust

  12. Pass77,845 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    708118382109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
    • NoteO/s front & n/s front tyres perishing on outer edge's.
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn.

  13. Fail77,845 miles (+9,785)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    699138082189
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
    • NoteO/s front & n/s front tyres perishing on outer edge's.
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn.
    • NoteRear silencer joint deteriorated.

  14. Pass68,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    559265461113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,060 miles (+3,286)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    715344761109
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass64,774 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    701828660136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,772 miles (+3,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    373005460187
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass61,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    404179469169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,709 miles (+3,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    312018569119
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass58,492 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,492 miles
    Test number
    611671978170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,648 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    322590477117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,843 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    524712176171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T505 KVS

Does T505 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 KVS is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 KVS?
The MOT on T505 KVS is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 KVS done?
T505 KVS was recorded at 109,331 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has T505 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 KVS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T505 KVS 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 T505 KVS find?
T505 KVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil to floor; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil to floor, and 5 more.

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