Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
V74 KBMMOT history
V74 KBM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 155,750 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V74 KBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V74 KBM was last recorded at 155,750 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,732 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 5,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,750 miles
- 2025 – 155,732 miles
- 2024 – 151,747 miles
- 2023 – 144,306 miles
- 2022 – 134,310 miles
- 2021 – 132,368 miles
- 2020 – 129,968 miles
- 2018 – 122,743 miles
- 2017 – 114,250 miles
- 2016 – 104,493 miles
- 2015 – 98,077 miles
- 2014 – 96,780 miles
- 2013 – 93,847 miles
- 2012 – 90,358 miles
- 2011 – 85,305 miles
- 2009 – 80,482 miles
- 2008 – 67,762 miles
- 2007 – 54,206 miles
- 2006 – 47,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,750 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, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,750 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 155,750 miles
- Test number
- 304431612787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,732 miles (+3,985)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,732 miles
- Test number
- 416506995023
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,747 miles (+7,441)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 151,747 miles
- Test number
- 338493979919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,306 miles (+184)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 144,306 miles
- Test number
- 946107431094
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,122 miles (+9,812)2 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,122 miles
- Test number
- 964165983944
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 134,310 miles
- Test number
- 264435983332
- AdvisoryNsr tyre on 3mm
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at clamp front to rear section
Fail134,310 miles (+1,942)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,310 miles
- Test number
- 328519967088
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNsr tyre on 3mm
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at clamp front to rear section
Pass132,368 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 132,368 miles
- Test number
- 164945104677
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail132,328 miles (+2,360)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,328 miles
- Test number
- 887752198122
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,968 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 129,968 miles
- Test number
- 510664631972
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,956 miles (+7,213)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,956 miles
- Test number
- 358073042721
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,743 miles (+8,493)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 122,743 miles
- Test number
- 973704870810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,250 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 114,250 miles
- Test number
- 472521026740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cwoulhassis leg in front of shocker mount d advise attention (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking / perishing (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive woulhassis leg in front of shocker mount d advise attention (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded on joints
Fail114,231 miles (+9,738)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,231 miles
- Test number
- 810560560957
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cwoulhassis leg in front of shocker mount d advise attention (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking / perishing (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive woulhassis leg in front of shocker mount d advise attention (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens fade (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded on joints
Pass104,493 miles (+6,416)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 104,493 miles
- Test number
- 353036115485
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking / perashing side wall (4.1.E.1)
Fail98,077 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,077 miles
- Test number
- 227597825142
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass98,077 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,077 miles
- Test number
- 587397425152
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass96,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,780 miles
- Test number
- 138526974193
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail96,778 miles (+2,931)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,778 miles
- Test number
- 245945564464
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass93,847 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 93,847 miles
- Test number
- 708506953012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,833 miles (+3,475)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,833 miles
- Test number
- 298830453055
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail90,358 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,358 miles
- Test number
- 115532852004
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,358 miles (+5,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 90,358 miles
- Test number
- 997312952090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,305 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 85,305 miles
- Test number
- 349585141080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,482 miles (+12,720)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,482 miles
- Test number
- 971467489245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,762 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 67,762 miles
- Test number
- 240365698243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,701 miles (+13,495)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,701 miles
- Test number
- 354792898290
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass54,206 miles (+6,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 54,206 miles
- Test number
- 473258487244
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 47,366 miles
- Test number
- 442031996228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V74 KBM
- Does V74 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 KBM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V74 KBM?
- The MOT on V74 KBM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V74 KBM done?
- V74 KBM was recorded at 155,750 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
- Has V74 KBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V74 KBM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V74 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 V74 KBM find?
- V74 KBM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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