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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H46 DKHMOT history

H46 DKH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

H46 DKH green 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,142 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H46 DKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H46 DKH was last recorded at 153,142 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 23,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,140 miles · 12 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
23,002 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,142 miles
  • 2018 – 130,140 miles
  • 2017 – 119,680 miles
  • 2016 – 113,319 miles
  • 2015 – 100,246 miles
  • 2014 – 98,443 miles
  • 2013 – 93,162 miles
  • 2012 – 89,073 miles
  • 2010 – 81,631 miles
  • 2008 – 81,276 miles
  • 2007 – 75,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,142 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inside tread

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Shallow cut not deep enough to expose the reinforcement. (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,142 miles
    Test number
    101477261878
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inside tread

  2. Pass150,369 km (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,369 km
    Test number
    205662593916
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail150,364 km (+4,359)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,364 km
    Test number
    531634447470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass146,005 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,005 km
    Test number
    418930257467
    • AdvisoryCar first registered 1991 as imported

  5. Fail146,005 km (+1,122)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,005 km
    Test number
    976016406667
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass144,883 km (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,883 km
    Test number
    108520467838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,921 km (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,921 km
    Test number
    348713694236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,437 km (+6,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,437 km
    Test number
    170843245208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass132,614 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,614 km
    Test number
    911987451520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,140 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,140 miles
    Test number
    761213644505
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail130,136 miles (+10,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    567801679375
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,680 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    828507422507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Shallow cut not deep enough to expose the reinforcement. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail119,676 miles (+6,357)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    773503805491
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLuggage rack slightly insecure on the nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Shallow cut not deep enough to expose the reinforcement. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass113,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    323080335294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail113,319 km4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,319 km
    Test number
    332281106105
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass100,246 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    286133315439
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail100,246 miles (+1,803)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    676586005151
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass98,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    497357204126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,443 miles (+5,281)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    198642804118
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  20. Pass93,162 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    106461453488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    845492272117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,073 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    376276462159
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,704 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,704 km
    Test number
    126669471189
    • NoteRear fog lamp loose
    • NoteSlight drag on o/s/f brake
    • NoteSlight flicker from n/s headlamp on tickover

  24. Pass81,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    260082740177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,631 miles (+355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    951172540132
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

  26. Pass81,276 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    930877378239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    704858567280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H46 DKH

Does H46 DKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H46 DKH is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H46 DKH?
The MOT on H46 DKH is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H46 DKH done?
H46 DKH was recorded at 153,142 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has H46 DKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H46 DKH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on H46 DKH 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 H46 DKH find?
H46 DKH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: all tyres wearing inside tread.

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