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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V47 NKEMOT history

V47 NKE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V47 NKE silver 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
69,683 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 NKE was last recorded at 69,683 miles on 7 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,661 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,683 miles
  • 2025 – 69,518 miles
  • 2020 – 69,512 miles
  • 2019 – 69,478 miles
  • 2018 – 68,755 miles
  • 2017 – 66,670 miles
  • 2016 – 65,315 miles
  • 2015 – 65,288 miles
  • 2014 – 62,169 miles
  • 2013 – 58,011 miles
  • 2012 – 54,339 miles
  • 2011 – 49,195 miles
  • 2010 – 44,225 miles
  • 2009 – 39,605 miles
  • 2007 – 37,993 miles
  • 2006 – 34,325 miles
  • 2005 – 29,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside and components corrodedRecorded 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 Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,683 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,683 miles
    Test number
    801677168020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  2. Fail69,661 miles (+143)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    567396331119
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  3. Pass69,518 miles (+6)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    609654111081
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe work corroded. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator upper mounting brackets missing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread At limit of advisory. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp connector to bulb has poor continuity
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. At limit of advisory (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively At limit of advisory (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At limit of advisory. I strongly recommend this tyre is replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake performance lower and slower in operation than N/S
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded. At limit of advisory.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively At limit of advisory (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass69,512 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    231845358005
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded

  5. Pass69,478 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    753051792610
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,755 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    558509942443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,746 miles (+2,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    521439884624
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass66,670 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,670 miles
    Test number
    508346556811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,315 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    579819928897
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear outer sill

  10. Pass65,288 miles (+3,119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    155129175099
    • NoteBoth front wheels stiff to turn
    • NoteCorrosion to both front chassis rails by subframe mounts and o/s/r outer sill

  11. Pass62,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    517856104171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail62,169 miles (+4,158)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    399726804118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,011 miles (+3,672)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,011 miles
    Test number
    799200363043
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner face 10% corroded

  14. Pass54,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    966829272050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,339 miles (+5,144)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    365517672075
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side front wheel dragging when wheel rotated

  16. Pass49,195 miles (+4,970)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    388048571013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOff side front brake has slight resistance when wheel rotated

  17. Pass44,225 miles (+4,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    953403860035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  18. Pass39,605 miles (+1,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,605 miles
    Test number
    821137849003
    • NoteFront brake discs lighty corroeded.

  19. Pass37,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    561880447386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,993 miles (+3,668)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    751080147380
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  21. Pass34,325 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,325 miles
    Test number
    262876626331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    652412225353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 NKE

Does V47 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 NKE is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 NKE?
The MOT on V47 NKE is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 NKE done?
V47 NKE was recorded at 69,683 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has V47 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 NKE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V47 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 V47 NKE find?
V47 NKE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; underside and components corroded.

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