Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
V59 NKEMOT history
V59 NKE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,728 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V59 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 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V59 NKE was last recorded at 189,728 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,723 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,728 miles
- 2024 – 183,360 miles
- 2023 – 171,023 miles
- 2022 – 160,338 miles
- 2021 – 152,089 miles
- 2020 – 139,376 miles
- 2019 – 133,217 miles
- 2018 – 128,957 miles
- 2017 – 123,916 miles
- 2016 – 118,348 miles
- 2015 – 114,830 miles
- 2014 – 106,313 miles
- 2013 – 96,731 miles
- 2012 – 86,310 miles
- 2011 – 75,759 miles
- 2010 – 74,393 miles
- 2009 – 70,830 miles
- 2008 – 66,291 miles
- 2007 – 61,129 miles
- 2006 – 55,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,728 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,728 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 189,728 miles
- Test number
- 954902145966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,723 miles (+6,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,723 miles
- Test number
- 255006378295
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,360 miles (+12,337)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 183,360 miles
- Test number
- 143653660608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,023 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 171,023 miles
- Test number
- 104099214442
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,021 miles (+10,683)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,021 miles
- Test number
- 357599929019
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,338 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,338 miles
- Test number
- 673156978822
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,336 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,336 miles
- Test number
- 664420618351
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,089 miles (+12,713)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,089 miles
- Test number
- 916115021600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,376 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,376 miles
- Test number
- 935196338342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,373 miles (+6,156)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,373 miles
- Test number
- 686011861267
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass133,217 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,217 miles
- Test number
- 166571035307
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan and floor box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
Fail133,217 miles (+4,260)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,217 miles
- Test number
- 529077317498
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan and floor box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass128,957 miles (+5,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 128,957 miles
- Test number
- 867471385351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,916 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 123,916 miles
- Test number
- 873419668060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,713 miles (+5,365)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,713 miles
- Test number
- 655828645788
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass118,348 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 118,348 miles
- Test number
- 901006791564
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Fail118,291 miles (+3,461)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,291 miles
- Test number
- 125530771874
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass114,830 miles (+8,517)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 114,830 miles
- Test number
- 837267755194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,313 miles (+9,582)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,313 miles
- Test number
- 776265164170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,731 miles (+10,421)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 96,731 miles
- Test number
- 925959453159
- NoteSlight bind on offside front brake
Pass86,310 miles (+10,551)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 86,310 miles
- Test number
- 147741262167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,759 miles (+1,366)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 75,759 miles
- Test number
- 899005081183
- NoteDamage to N/S chassis leg
Pass74,393 miles (+3,563)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,393 miles
- Test number
- 434424770119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,830 miles (+4,539)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 70,830 miles
- Test number
- 822213379186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,291 miles (+5,162)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 66,291 miles
- Test number
- 822538268158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,129 miles (+6,039)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 61,129 miles
- Test number
- 854326977164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,090 miles
- Test number
- 834657276101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V59 NKE
- Does V59 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 NKE is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V59 NKE?
- The MOT on V59 NKE is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V59 NKE done?
- V59 NKE was recorded at 189,728 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
- Has V59 NKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V59 NKE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V59 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 V59 NKE find?
- V59 NKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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