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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V38 NKEMOT history

V38 NKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V38 NKE blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,273 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 NKE was last recorded at 108,273 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,066 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,207 miles
Average per year
2,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,273 miles
  • 2025 – 106,066 miles
  • 2024 – 103,932 miles
  • 2023 – 103,721 miles
  • 2022 – 102,435 miles
  • 2021 – 101,797 miles
  • 2019 – 101,075 miles
  • 2018 – 100,251 miles
  • 2017 – 98,859 miles
  • 2016 – 97,999 miles
  • 2015 – 96,857 miles
  • 2014 – 95,951 miles
  • 2013 – 94,819 miles
  • 2012 – 88,365 miles
  • 2011 – 83,631 miles
  • 2010 – 79,453 miles
  • 2009 – 71,451 miles
  • 2007 – 60,077 miles
  • 2006 – 54,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,273 miles (+2,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,273 miles
    Test number
    315393734815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,066 miles (+2,134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    744423052582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,932 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    216600201415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,930 miles (+209)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    625163700949
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,721 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    571103993363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,721 miles4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    485450352646
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,721 miles (+1,286)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    944315471280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine Misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in Underseal

  8. Pass102,435 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    227444615005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,797 miles (+722)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    238527975170
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass101,075 miles (+824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    132619443708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass100,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    982860980693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,251 miles (+1,392)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    437367718910
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass98,859 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,859 miles
    Test number
    369094411678
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass97,999 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    485058301446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,857 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,857 miles
    Test number
    138173465161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail96,857 miles (+906)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,857 miles
    Test number
    988851265130
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass95,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    525544964138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail95,951 km4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,951 km
    Test number
    316432464164
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass94,819 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    639532763145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail94,814 miles (+6,449)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    247831263156
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,365 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,365 miles
    Test number
    899580632172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,360 miles (+4,729)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    267102322188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass83,631 miles (+4,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    845388601119
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass79,453 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    861193710127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,452 miles (+8,001)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,452 miles
    Test number
    280317490017
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass71,451 miles (+11,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    412012849092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    573986117119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail60,077 miles (+5,856)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    902236017172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass54,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    123682256025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,221 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    241882656015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V38 NKE

Does V38 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 NKE is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 NKE?
The MOT on V38 NKE is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 NKE done?
V38 NKE was recorded at 108,273 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,632 miles a year.
Has V38 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 NKE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V38 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 V38 NKE find?
V38 NKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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