# KB53URA — MAZDA MX-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check KB53URA is a Silver MAZDA MX-5, Petrol (1597cc), first registered 2004-02-10. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for KB53URA — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | KB53URA | | Make | MAZDA | | Model | MX-5 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1597cc | | First registered | 2004-02-10 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-05-04 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 19 - Fails: 3 - Pass rate: 86.36% - Total defects recorded: 36 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-04-28 16:04:09 | PASSED | 87,927 MI | 2027-05-04 00:00:00 | | 2026-04-27 15:14:54 | FAILED | 87,927 MI | — | | 2025-05-01 15:30:25 | PASSED | 87,415 MI | 2026-05-04 00:00:00 | | 2024-04-29 08:43:21 | PASSED | 87,191 MI | 2025-05-04 00:00:00 | | 2023-05-02 07:26:34 | PASSED | 86,662 MI | 2024-05-04 00:00:00 | | 2022-05-05 09:00:41 | PASSED | 85,985 MI | 2023-05-04 00:00:00 | | 2021-04-28 11:27:28 | PASSED | 85,529 MI | 2022-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2021-04-20 08:13:14 | FAILED | 85,529 MI | — | | 2019-05-13 10:25:31 | PASSED | 85,267 MI | 2020-12-04 00:00:00 | | 2018-06-05 07:58:12 | PASSED | 84,905 MI | 2019-06-04 00:00:00 | | 2018-05-09 11:45:33 | FAILED | 84,870 MI | — | | 2017-05-25 10:07:31 | PASSED | 84,857 MI | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 | | 2016-07-25 13:34:49 | PASSED | 82,693 MI | 2017-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2015-07-21 13:00:33 | PASSED | 78,280 MI | 2016-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-21 11:40:48 | PASSED | 74,476 MI | 2015-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-24 10:46:01 | PASSED | 70,405 MI | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-23 11:09:06 | PASSED | 66,363 MI | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-26 10:55:46 | PASSED | 63,020 MI | 2012-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-27 10:10:25 | PASSED | 58,060 MI | 2011-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2009-07-30 12:17:43 | PASSED | 49,677 MI | 2010-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-30 16:46:04 | PASSED | 40,659 MI | 2009-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2006-12-14 12:39:44 | PASSED | 39,144 MI | 2007-12-13 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-04-27 15:14:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as exhaust pipe enters rear silencer ,weld leaking (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) **2022-05-05 09:00:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i)) **2021-04-20 08:13:14 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) **2019-05-13 10:25:31 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) **2018-05-09 11:45:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust system corroded - ADVISORY: Rear inner wheel arches corroded - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) - FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2017-05-25 10:07:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front chassis legs corroded **2015-07-21 13:00:33 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) - ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) **2014-07-21 11:40:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2012-07-23 11:09:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2011-07-26 10:55:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2010-07-27 10:10:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: slight corrosion to nearside rear outer lower sill area **2009-07-30 12:17:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KB53URA is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KB53URA. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.