Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
C8 KLLMOT history
C8 KLL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 111,505 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 KLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 May 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 KLL was last recorded at 111,505 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 1,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jun 2013: 71,703 miles, lower than 107,990 miles on 14 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,748 miles · 30 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,757 miles
- Average per year
- 2,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 111,505 miles
- 2023 – 109,748 miles
- 2022 – 105,979 miles
- 2021 – 103,296 miles
- 2020 – 101,138 miles
- 2019 – 98,461 miles
- 2018 – 94,596 miles
- 2017 – 90,208 miles
- 2016 – 86,022 miles
- 2015 – 81,389 miles
- 2014 – 76,576 miles
- 2013 – 71,703 miles
- 2012 – 107,990 miles
- 2011 – 104,292 miles
- 2010 – 100,716 miles
- 2009 – 95,318 miles
- 2008 – 85,330 miles
- 2007 – 73,293 miles
- 2006 – 61,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,505 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,505 miles (+1,757)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,505 miles
- Test number
- 340044833852
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,748 miles (+1,828)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,748 miles
- Test number
- 711420262526
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail107,920 miles (+1,941)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,920 miles
- Test number
- 302131364748
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass105,979 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,979 miles
- Test number
- 462720540583
- AdvisoryAdvised both front tyres cracking in tread
- AdvisoryAdvised osr tyre cracking in tread
- AdvisoryAdvised osr wheel arch damaged
- AdvisoryAdvised rear spring rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised rear suspension bed rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised slight corrosion front brake pipes
Fail105,975 miles (+94)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,975 miles
- Test number
- 399733027830
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvised both front tyres cracking in tread
- AdvisoryAdvised osr tyre cracking in tread
- AdvisoryAdvised osr wheel arch damaged
- AdvisoryAdvised rear spring rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised rear suspension bed rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised slight corrosion front brake pipes
Fail105,881 miles (+2,585)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,881 miles
- Test number
- 421084672196
- MajorEmissions not tested over heating very hot (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvised osf nsf brake pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryAdvised osr bottom wheel arch damaged
- AdvisoryAdvised rear springs rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised rear suspension rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised slight play rear suspension nsr
Pass103,296 miles (+122)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,296 miles
- Test number
- 286521900207
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished in treads
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and perished in treads
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,174 miles (+2,036)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,174 miles
- Test number
- 434419375183
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,138 miles (+2,677)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 101,138 miles
- Test number
- 477662169187
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,461 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,461 miles
- Test number
- 559813191754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,596 miles (+213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 94,596 miles
- Test number
- 767544700419
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail94,383 miles (+4,175)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,383 miles
- Test number
- 256288368332
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively stretched both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,208 miles (+4,186)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 530863404447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,022 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 86,022 miles
- Test number
- 227019568402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,389 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,389 miles
- Test number
- 219875285496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,576 miles (+4,873)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,576 miles
- Test number
- 333214711379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,703 miles (-36,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,703 miles
- Test number
- 896550683134
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,990 miles (+3,698)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,990 miles
- Test number
- 936576592127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,292 miles (+3,576)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 104,292 miles
- Test number
- 786992761177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,716 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 100,716 miles
- Test number
- 503210360101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass95,318 miles (+9,988)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,318 miles
- Test number
- 392827599194
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Pass85,330 miles (+12,037)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 85,330 miles
- Test number
- 701424108249
- NoteBoth rear calipers appear to be weeping from park brake linkage
Pass73,293 miles (+12,024)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,293 miles
- Test number
- 711124107282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 61,269 miles
- Test number
- 471776396136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 KLL
- Does C8 KLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 KLL expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 KLL?
- The MOT on C8 KLL expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 KLL done?
- C8 KLL was recorded at 111,505 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
- Has C8 KLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 KLL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 KLL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 KLL find?
- C8 KLL passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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