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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X788 KBVMOT history

X788 KBV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

X788 KBV silver 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 KBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 KBV was last recorded at 72,648 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,550 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,098 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,648 miles
  • 2024 – 70,550 miles
  • 2022 – 68,300 miles
  • 2021 – 65,279 miles
  • 2019 – 61,613 miles
  • 2018 – 59,824 miles
  • 2017 – 56,133 miles
  • 2016 – 51,672 miles
  • 2015 – 47,193 miles
  • 2014 – 42,493 miles
  • 2013 – 38,466 miles
  • 2012 – 33,985 miles
  • 2010 – 33,400 miles
  • 2009 – 30,991 miles
  • 2008 – 25,207 miles
  • 2007 – 20,744 miles
  • 2006 – 20,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,648 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,648 miles
    Test number
    113540780913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,648 miles (+2,098)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,648 miles
    Test number
    562172419656
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,550 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    196377169366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

  4. Pass68,300 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    999017863770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,279 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,279 miles
    Test number
    941927540087
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms rusted

  6. Fail65,279 miles (+3)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,279 miles
    Test number
    489345885516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms rusted

  7. Fail65,276 miles (+3,663)11 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    336426488411
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms rusted

  8. Pass61,613 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    365971760505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,824 miles (+3,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    117844069291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass56,133 miles (+4,461)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    536912964861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding

  11. Pass51,672 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    744394273436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly

  12. Fail51,672 miles (+4,479)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    631364368598
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass47,193 miles (+4,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,193 miles
    Test number
    425942955096
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly

  14. Pass42,493 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    986429354080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    839143133050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188954732467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,985 miles (+585)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,985 miles
    Test number
    828843432039
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass33,400 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    932998900377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,991 miles (+5,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    314280059466
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll suspension arms corroded

  20. Pass25,207 miles (+4,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    244040048235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass20,744 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    602194237219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,026 miles
    Test number
    280847026254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 KBV

Does X788 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 KBV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 KBV?
The MOT on X788 KBV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 KBV done?
X788 KBV was recorded at 72,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has X788 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 KBV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X788 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 X788 KBV find?
X788 KBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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