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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X68 KCYMOT history

X68 KCY is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

X68 KCY yellow 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,036 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 KCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 KCY was last recorded at 43,036 miles on 23 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2026: 43,032 miles, lower than 43,511 miles on 13 May 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,511 miles · 13 May 2024
Average per year
1,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,036 miles
  • 2024 – 43,511 miles
  • 2023 – 43,176 miles
  • 2021 – 42,349 miles
  • 2020 – 41,486 miles
  • 2019 – 40,516 miles
  • 2018 – 38,485 miles
  • 2017 – 37,305 miles
  • 2016 – 36,999 miles
  • 2015 – 36,008 miles
  • 2014 – 34,669 miles
  • 2013 – 33,222 miles
  • 2012 – 31,533 miles
  • 2011 – 29,867 miles
  • 2009 – 26,486 miles
  • 2008 – 24,061 miles
  • 2007 – 21,613 miles
  • 2006 – 17,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    713267081304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,032 miles (-479)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    605682691326
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from union to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass43,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    323876330133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail43,511 miles (+335)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    490021264125
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass43,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    871012559462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,175 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    366298959717
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail43,173 miles (+824)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    102183532524
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass42,349 miles (+863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    916361977515
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass41,486 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    140442608102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,516 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    728998371260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,485 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    886806576172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,459 miles (+1,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    423177566623
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working all flashers not woring (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass37,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,305 miles
    Test number
    873215995713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail37,305 miles (+306)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,305 miles
    Test number
    816947612723
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure secured (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass36,999 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    602884062510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,993 miles (+985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    552758151700
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass36,008 miles (+1,339)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    757540615134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • NoteFront/rear suspension components corroded
  18. Pass34,669 miles (+1,447)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    228225504138
    • NoteAll front suspension arms/subframe,links,all rear suspension arms,links,control arms,subframe corroded
    • NoteBoth inner sills/rear floor corroded
  19. Pass33,222 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    927785703116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,533 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    579013502118
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront/rear suspension components corroded
  21. Fail31,533 miles (+1,666)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    367492702143
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront/rear suspension components corroded
  22. Pass29,867 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    689430781080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass26,486 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,486 miles
    Test number
    311127859474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,061 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    334732468202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,041 miles (+2,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    312571868490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass21,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,613 miles
    Test number
    744937167297
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail21,611 miles (+3,640)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,611 miles
    Test number
    362677267440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass17,971 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,971 miles
    Test number
    363230706123
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Questions about X68 KCY

Does X68 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X68 KCY is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X68 KCY?
The MOT on X68 KCY is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X68 KCY done?
X68 KCY was recorded at 43,036 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
Has X68 KCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 KCY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X68 KCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X68 KCY find?
X68 KCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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