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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V69 KBMMOT history

V69 KBM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

V69 KBM 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,864 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 KBM
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
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 KBM was last recorded at 92,864 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,850 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,864 miles
  • 2025 – 90,935 miles
  • 2024 – 89,246 miles
  • 2023 – 86,402 miles
  • 2022 – 82,310 miles
  • 2021 – 78,286 miles
  • 2020 – 75,547 miles
  • 2019 – 73,030 miles
  • 2018 – 70,607 miles
  • 2017 – 67,378 miles
  • 2016 – 63,828 miles
  • 2015 – 60,257 miles
  • 2014 – 57,856 miles
  • 2013 – 55,095 miles
  • 2012 – 50,161 miles
  • 2011 – 43,864 miles
  • 2010 – 38,371 miles
  • 2009 – 32,748 miles
  • 2008 – 25,653 miles
  • 2007 – 16,218 miles
  • 2006 – 14,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,864 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills covered in underseal

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,864 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,864 miles
    Test number
    609614045881
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills covered in underseal

  2. Fail92,850 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,850 miles
    Test number
    152360009019
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Closing panel to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  3. Pass90,935 miles (+1,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    772174767086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,246 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    286918448039
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,213 miles (+2,811)8 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    357984567736
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill closing panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear sill closing panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension components and subframes
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Pass86,402 miles (+4,092)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    943954140951
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,310 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    215186896921
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,286 miles (+2,739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    921677019381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion

  9. Pass75,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    302090389299
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and sill corrosion

  10. Fail75,547 miles (+2,517)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    916116267276
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and sill corrosion

  11. Pass73,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    183790211219
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,030 miles (+2,423)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    842739856914
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,607 miles
    Test number
    207456707482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,607 miles (+3,229)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,607 miles
    Test number
    157450623874
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass67,378 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    468403822634
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail67,363 miles (+3,535)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    485847112956
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,828 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    223090946102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    386600675140
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail60,257 miles (+2,401)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    275539065129
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,856 miles (+2,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    129601864100
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass55,095 miles (+4,934)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    238583763485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  22. Pass50,161 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    248045662139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,864 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    367164961120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,371 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    672551040147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,748 miles (+7,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    601489159131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass25,653 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    502005758130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,218 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,218 miles
    Test number
    424535457159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    891580176201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V69 KBM

Does V69 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V69 KBM is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V69 KBM?
The MOT on V69 KBM is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V69 KBM done?
V69 KBM was recorded at 92,864 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has V69 KBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 KBM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V69 KBM 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 V69 KBM find?
V69 KBM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking, and 5 more.

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