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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T820 KVVMOT history

T820 KVV is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,743 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 KVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T820 KVV was last recorded at 126,743 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,737 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,743 miles
  • 2025 – 123,461 miles
  • 2024 – 123,457 miles
  • 2023 – 122,657 miles
  • 2022 – 121,600 miles
  • 2021 – 120,369 miles
  • 2020 – 119,478 miles
  • 2016 – 118,109 miles
  • 2014 – 115,315 miles
  • 2012 – 111,070 miles
  • 2011 – 102,888 miles
  • 2010 – 95,261 miles
  • 2009 – 86,965 miles
  • 2008 – 78,551 miles
  • 2007 – 68,952 miles
  • 2006 – 58,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,743 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,743 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    827204374515
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail126,737 miles (+3,276)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,737 miles
    Test number
    801334308127
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,461 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,461 miles
    Test number
    147036709210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,459 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    853913780589
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,457 miles (+800)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,457 miles
    Test number
    768541246290
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass122,657 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,657 miles
    Test number
    794267133303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,656 miles (+1,056)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    918298501223
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,600 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    595660573534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,599 miles (+1,230)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    783141822648
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,369 miles (+891)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,369 miles
    Test number
    538064568258
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,478 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,478 miles
    Test number
    833570103969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,473 miles (+1,364)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    393641464042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass118,109 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    657392803968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,108 miles (+2,793)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,108 miles
    Test number
    183352639310
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering COMPLETE BOX SECTION TOP BOTTOM AND SIDES (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering COMPLETE BOX SECTION TOP BOTTOM AND BOTH SIDES (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass115,315 miles (+4,245)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,315 miles
    Test number
    988779214393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll steering and suspension componets corroded but not weakend

  16. Pass111,070 miles (+8,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    429967022083
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass102,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    309618421040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,887 miles (+7,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    616318221062
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass95,261 miles (+98)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    951279040089
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight drag on both front brakes

  20. Fail95,163 miles (+8,198)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    364476430005
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight drag on both front brakes

  21. Pass86,965 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    132657239431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,551 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    800555928040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,952 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    213404357089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise replacement of o/s front tyre. tread starting to crack.

  24. Pass68,952 miles (+10,934)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    231184557035
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise replacement of o/s front tyre. tread starting to crack.

  25. Pass58,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    121625756434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T820 KVV

Does T820 KVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T820 KVV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T820 KVV?
The MOT on T820 KVV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T820 KVV done?
T820 KVV was recorded at 126,743 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has T820 KVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 KVV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T820 KVV 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 T820 KVV find?
T820 KVV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor, and 1 more.

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