Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
V34 NKEMOT history
V34 NKE is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 55,017 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V34 NKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V34 NKE was last recorded at 55,017 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 51,467 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,550 miles
- Average per year
- 1,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,017 miles
- 2024 – 51,467 miles
- 2023 – 50,656 miles
- 2022 – 46,056 miles
- 2021 – 41,980 miles
- 2020 – 40,286 miles
- 2019 – 39,180 miles
- 2018 – 38,378 miles
- 2017 – 37,248 miles
- 2016 – 35,344 miles
- 2014 – 33,094 miles
- 2013 – 31,622 miles
- 2012 – 30,338 miles
- 2011 – 29,062 miles
- 2009 – 28,324 miles
- 2008 – 27,762 miles
- 2007 – 27,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,017 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,017 miles (+3,550)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 55,017 miles
- Test number
- 974193748406
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,467 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 51,467 miles
- Test number
- 396772899015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail51,467 miles (+811)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,467 miles
- Test number
- 152408653729
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,656 miles (+4,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 50,656 miles
- Test number
- 276858033129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,056 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 46,056 miles
- Test number
- 245160271310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,980 miles (+1,694)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 41,980 miles
- Test number
- 741580019544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,286 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 40,286 miles
- Test number
- 531444135868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail40,283 miles (+1,103)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,283 miles
- Test number
- 138149546614
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,180 miles (+802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 39,180 miles
- Test number
- 453017571379
- AdvisoryNearside & offside lower rear wings corroded
Pass38,378 miles (+1,130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 38,378 miles
- Test number
- 114026458522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail front at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail front at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,248 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,248 miles
- Test number
- 980795677536
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre underinflated
Pass35,344 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 566711214560
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smearing
Fail35,344 miles (+2,250)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 571239170001
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smearing
Pass33,094 miles (+1,472)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 33,094 miles
- Test number
- 259270554382
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,622 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 31,622 miles
- Test number
- 697729033280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail31,622 miles (+1,284)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,622 miles
- Test number
- 578038333295
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,338 miles (+1,276)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,338 miles
- Test number
- 136844062130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,062 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 29,062 miles
- Test number
- 538296421169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,058 miles (+734)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,058 miles
- Test number
- 249203021135
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass28,324 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,324 miles
- Test number
- 890050669243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,762 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,762 miles
- Test number
- 940385318133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,533 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,533 miles
- Test number
- 722215027060
- NoteFront reg plate cracking;
Questions about V34 NKE
- Does V34 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 NKE is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V34 NKE?
- The MOT on V34 NKE is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V34 NKE done?
- V34 NKE was recorded at 55,017 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
- Has V34 NKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V34 NKE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V34 NKE 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 V34 NKE find?
- V34 NKE passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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