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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V54 NKEMOT history

V54 NKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

V54 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
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
77,815 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 NKE was last recorded at 77,815 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,811 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,815 miles
  • 2022 – 77,025 miles
  • 2021 – 74,941 miles
  • 2020 – 73,028 miles
  • 2019 – 70,541 miles
  • 2018 – 68,448 miles
  • 2017 – 66,101 miles
  • 2014 – 65,987 miles
  • 2013 – 63,722 miles
  • 2012 – 61,489 miles
  • 2010 – 60,124 miles
  • 2009 – 49,376 miles
  • 2008 – 39,217 miles
  • 2007 – 33,354 miles
  • 2006 – 28,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,815 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    148612100571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,811 miles (+786)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    152333680861
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,025 miles (+2,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,025 miles
    Test number
    948833948192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody corroded

  4. Pass74,941 miles (+1,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    127815755528
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has age related corrosion

  5. Pass73,028 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    685751449371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,541 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,541 miles
    Test number
    564559412809
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively modified for track use

  7. Pass68,448 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    366005165444
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all suspension arms and both sub frames

  8. Pass66,101 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    188061654126
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and engine covers fitted

  9. Fail66,088 miles (+101)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    508487892519
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to body under vehicle

  10. Pass65,987 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    968965104310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,960 miles (+2,238)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,960 miles
    Test number
    309025294475
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass63,722 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    616883493154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass61,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    348318152434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,489 miles (+1,365)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    698084452275
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded but not excessive
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 205/40 17 n 6000
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

  15. Pass60,124 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    464260930444
    • Note(advise) all brake and suspension components becoming heavily corroded
    • Note(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubing of and approaching limts over 3/4 tread width
    • Note(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width
    • Note(advise) rear brake disc becoming pitted and corroded

  16. Fail60,124 miles (+10,748)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    352907120315
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Note(advise) all brake and suspension components becoming heavily corroded
    • Note(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubing of and approaching limts over 3/4 tread width
    • Note(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width
    • Note(advise) rear brake disc becoming pitted and corroded

  17. Pass49,376 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    214261539285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,217 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,217 miles
    Test number
    970741148252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,354 miles (+1,080)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,354 miles
    Test number
    372570377177
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped and slight corroding on inner face
    • NoteBoth front tyres begining to crack
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs signs of light corrosion
    • NoteCorrosion present to offside rear wheel arch and sill

  20. Pass32,274 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    741618467095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,255 miles
    Test number
    471047166055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V54 NKE

Does V54 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 NKE expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 NKE?
The MOT on V54 NKE expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 NKE done?
V54 NKE was recorded at 77,815 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has V54 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 NKE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V54 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 V54 NKE find?
V54 NKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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