Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T701 KVGMOT history
T701 KVG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 89,539 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T701 KVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T701 KVG was last recorded at 89,539 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Apr 2012: 63,581 miles, lower than 65,381 miles on 4 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,046 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,493 miles
- Average per year
- 2,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,539 miles
- 2025 – 88,046 miles
- 2024 – 86,080 miles
- 2023 – 85,217 miles
- 2022 – 82,644 miles
- 2021 – 79,817 miles
- 2020 – 78,088 miles
- 2019 – 75,378 miles
- 2018 – 72,814 miles
- 2017 – 71,841 miles
- 2016 – 70,391 miles
- 2015 – 69,215 miles
- 2014 – 68,196 miles
- 2013 – 66,696 miles
- 2012 – 63,581 miles
- 2011 – 63,715 miles
- 2010 – 60,339 miles
- 2009 – 59,736 miles
- 2008 – 54,824 miles
- 2007 – 50,468 miles
- 2006 – 46,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,539 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Under tray fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear both rear wheel arches corroded slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,539 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 89,539 miles
- Test number
- 429557154084
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,046 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,046 miles
- Test number
- 904405223489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,080 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,080 miles
- Test number
- 393790058253
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,080 miles (+863)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,080 miles
- Test number
- 903105050052
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,217 miles (+2,573)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 85,217 miles
- Test number
- 452927772285
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass82,644 miles (+2,827)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 82,644 miles
- Test number
- 272737920652
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,817 miles (+1,729)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 79,817 miles
- Test number
- 154078112661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass78,088 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 78,088 miles
- Test number
- 259188769544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corroded slightly
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail78,088 miles (+2,710)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,088 miles
- Test number
- 910315612653
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corroded slightly
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass75,378 miles (+2,564)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,378 miles
- Test number
- 477392890773
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass72,814 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,814 miles
- Test number
- 459550327712
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail72,814 miles (+973)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,814 miles
- Test number
- 193987834415
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass71,841 miles (+1,450)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 71,841 miles
- Test number
- 197779320373
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass70,391 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 70,391 miles
- Test number
- 333281480752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail69,215 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,215 miles
- Test number
- 326288605129
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteNearside front brake slight binding
- NoteOffside front brake slight binding
- NoteRear transverse brake pipe corroding
Pass69,215 miles (+1,019)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,215 miles
- Test number
- 397368305105
- NoteNearside front brake slight binding
- NoteOffside front brake slight binding
- NoteRear transverse brake pipe corroding
Pass68,196 miles (+1,500)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,196 miles
- Test number
- 387482314114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,696 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 538255093080
- 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)
Pass63,581 miles (-1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 63,581 miles
- Test number
- 207875602447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,381 miles (+1,666)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,381 miles
- Test number
- 107985492016
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass63,715 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 63,715 miles
- Test number
- 218171601450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,339 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,339 miles
- Test number
- 130933110179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail60,399 miles (+663)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,399 miles
- Test number
- 212173210418
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,736 miles (+4,912)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,736 miles
- Test number
- 623035319354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,824 miles (+4,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 54,824 miles
- Test number
- 711077818312
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,468 miles (+4,382)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 50,468 miles
- Test number
- 554553817375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,086 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,086 miles
- Test number
- 400138916363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,474 miles
- Test number
- 982339676104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T701 KVG
- Does T701 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T701 KVG is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T701 KVG?
- The MOT on T701 KVG is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T701 KVG done?
- T701 KVG was recorded at 89,539 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
- Has T701 KVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T701 KVG has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T701 KVG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T701 KVG find?
- T701 KVG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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