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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V7 KAPMOT history

V7 KAP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

V7 KAP silver 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 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
69,690 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 KAP
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
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 KAP was last recorded at 69,690 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,677 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,690 miles
  • 2024 – 63,530 miles
  • 2021 – 60,082 miles
  • 2020 – 57,216 miles
  • 2019 – 56,685 miles
  • 2018 – 55,964 miles
  • 2017 – 54,765 miles
  • 2016 – 53,902 miles
  • 2015 – 52,047 miles
  • 2014 – 51,338 miles
  • 2013 – 49,270 miles
  • 2012 – 47,755 miles
  • 2011 – 46,439 miles
  • 2010 – 43,456 miles
  • 2009 – 40,646 miles
  • 2008 – 36,105 miles
  • 2007 – 32,068 miles
  • 2006 – 26,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,690 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,690 miles (+13)7 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,690 miles
    Test number
    344411712777
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  2. Fail69,677 miles (+6,147)2 major7 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    227841296023
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  3. Pass63,530 miles (+19)6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,530 miles
    Test number
    394849300402
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail63,511 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous3 major6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,511 miles
    Test number
    767332393768
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass60,082 miles (+2,866)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    235765501398
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front upper ball joint dust cover perished and split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.

  6. Pass57,216 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    344370709975
    • AdvisoryUnder side genrally corroded

  7. Pass56,685 miles (+721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    885600606229
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  8. Pass55,964 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    913483575643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,765 miles (+863)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    785072698345
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels not locking on parking brake test
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExposed suspension metalwork corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrosion

  10. Pass53,902 miles (+1,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    181633684411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExposed suspension metalwork corroded

  11. Pass52,047 miles (+709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    262419399157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch/chassis rail slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExposed suspension metalwork corrosion

  12. Pass51,338 miles (+2,068)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    879455744287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass49,270 miles (+1,515)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    359105343427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExposed suspension metalwork corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished/splitting
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished/splitting
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished/splitting
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/splitting

  14. Pass47,755 miles (+1,316)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    815937742200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyres perished/splitting
    • NoteExposed metalwork corroded (suspension components)
    • NoteNearside wiper worn
    • NoteOffside outer sill slight corrosion

  15. Pass46,439 miles (+2,983)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,439 miles
    Test number
    205643441214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExposed metalwork corroded
    • NoteHeadlight lenses slight discolouration

  16. Pass43,456 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    864615320209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,646 miles (+4,541)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    323297149284
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHand brake travel long
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

  18. Pass36,105 miles (+4,037)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    710356048282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on side walls
    • NoteHand brake travel
    • NoteRear number plate poor can still be read ok

  19. Pass32,068 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    932937747234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,931 miles
    Test number
    514123536257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 KAP

Does V7 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 KAP expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 KAP?
The MOT on V7 KAP expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 KAP done?
V7 KAP was recorded at 69,690 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 2,274 miles a year.
Has V7 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 KAP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 KAP 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 V7 KAP find?
V7 KAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 7 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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