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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V76 KBMMOT history

V76 KBM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V76 KBM blue 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 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,406 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V76 KBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V76 KBM was last recorded at 59,406 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,555 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,406 miles
  • 2025 – 58,555 miles
  • 2024 – 58,297 miles
  • 2023 – 58,162 miles
  • 2022 – 57,938 miles
  • 2021 – 57,481 miles
  • 2019 – 57,136 miles
  • 2018 – 56,669 miles
  • 2017 – 55,940 miles
  • 2015 – 54,678 miles
  • 2014 – 53,468 miles
  • 2013 – 52,286 miles
  • 2012 – 51,742 miles
  • 2011 – 50,967 miles
  • 2010 – 49,308 miles
  • 2009 – 47,385 miles
  • 2008 – 46,428 miles
  • 2007 – 44,694 miles
  • 2006 – 42,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,406 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,406 miles (+851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    418851057780
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,555 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    263465580892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail58,509 miles (+212)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    165579377215
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,297 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    297942751648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arount subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,162 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    647946133623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,938 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    147516646486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,481 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    825674845629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,459 miles (+323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    426139498468
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,136 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    457497719489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail57,078 miles (+409)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    742193516891
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,669 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    563995282432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    582846657935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,940 miles (+1,262)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    177147711134
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass54,678 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    514630421413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,468 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    359505234387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,286 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    557636333308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,742 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    688021142390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,967 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    396509121374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass49,308 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    924196690293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,385 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    421863409300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,428 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    333494668288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,694 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    820095157278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,136 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    660187156268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,135 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    514196256201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V76 KBM

Does V76 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V76 KBM is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V76 KBM?
The MOT on V76 KBM is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V76 KBM done?
V76 KBM was recorded at 59,406 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has V76 KBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V76 KBM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V76 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 V76 KBM find?
V76 KBM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front coolant leak; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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