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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X774 KBVMOT history

X774 KBV is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

X774 KBV 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,372 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X774 KBV
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
17 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X774 KBV was last recorded at 44,372 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,370 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,372 miles
  • 2024 – 43,199 miles
  • 2023 – 42,254 miles
  • 2022 – 41,741 miles
  • 2021 – 41,624 miles
  • 2020 – 41,600 miles
  • 2019 – 41,460 miles
  • 2018 – 39,438 miles
  • 2015 – 39,195 miles
  • 2014 – 39,015 miles
  • 2013 – 38,384 miles
  • 2012 – 37,422 miles
  • 2011 – 36,452 miles
  • 2010 – 35,579 miles
  • 2009 – 34,581 miles
  • 2008 – 34,266 miles
  • 2007 – 33,339 miles
  • 2006 – 31,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,372 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,372 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    984622133606
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  2. Fail44,370 miles (+1,171)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    352325717498
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  3. Pass43,199 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    453087206577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,991 miles1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    447484075391
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg hole just before front sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail42,991 miles (+737)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    192816596346
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg hole just before front sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass42,254 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    680640291404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,741 miles (+117)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    930870879465
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,624 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    398103415637
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail41,624 miles (+24)3 dangerous3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    619837979870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass41,600 miles (+140)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,600 miles
    Test number
    232251592825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass41,460 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    812716603723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail41,460 miles (+2,022)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    534953060852
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass39,438 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,438 miles
    Test number
    365774217857
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail39,435 miles (+240)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    215671899057
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass39,195 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,195 miles
    Test number
    125354457552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,015 miles
    Test number
    487203404396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,015 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,015 miles
    Test number
    686023904370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    425596093272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,383 miles (+961)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    348185693452
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass37,422 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    686513292200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,452 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    956511491216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,579 miles
    Test number
    600252890297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,579 miles (+998)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,579 miles
    Test number
    671852090237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass34,581 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    332122499234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,266 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    371284798436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,339 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,339 miles
    Test number
    372458977417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,591 miles
    Test number
    802090596249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X774 KBV

Does X774 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X774 KBV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X774 KBV?
The MOT on X774 KBV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X774 KBV done?
X774 KBV was recorded at 44,372 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 656 miles a year.
Has X774 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X774 KBV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X774 KBV 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 X774 KBV find?
X774 KBV passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: heavily undersealed.

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