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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,798 cc

J496 KRHMOT history

J496 KRH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

J496 KRH 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,167 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J496 KRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J496 KRH was last recorded at 150,167 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 15,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,055 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
15,112 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,167 miles
  • 2021 – 135,055 miles
  • 2018 – 132,790 miles
  • 2016 – 131,955 miles
  • 2014 – 130,156 miles
  • 2013 – 129,776 miles
  • 2012 – 129,584 miles
  • 2011 – 128,864 miles
  • 2010 – 127,644 miles
  • 2009 – 126,331 miles
  • 2008 – 124,248 miles
  • 2006 – 118,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,167 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Both front track rod end and upper balljoint dust covers perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,167 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,167 miles
    Test number
    358518606853
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,167 miles2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,167 miles
    Test number
    727476797868
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,200 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,200 km
    Test number
    363943387213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    331075492516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,055 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    557231219085
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,999 km (+115)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,999 km
    Test number
    651237262226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,884 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,884 km
    Test number
    151294869018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end and upper balljoint dust covers perishing.

  8. Fail132,884 km1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,884 km
    Test number
    293509937014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end and upper balljoint dust covers perishing.

  9. Pass132,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,790 miles
    Test number
    515641959630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,726 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,726 km
    Test number
    885400821547
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass131,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,955 miles
    Test number
    203268488739
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass131,005 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,005 km
    Test number
    708297041099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail131,005 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,005 km
    Test number
    312345724900
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass130,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    385266674403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail130,156 miles (+380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    546215174298
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass129,776 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,776 miles
    Test number
    707032783171
    • 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)

  17. Fail129,763 miles (+179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,763 miles
    Test number
    367337273179
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass129,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,584 miles
    Test number
    749967362177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,584 miles (+720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,584 miles
    Test number
    248887662485
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass128,864 miles (+1,220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,864 miles
    Test number
    569678871111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteSlight smear on wiper blades (drivers view of the road ok)

  21. Pass127,644 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    254626670479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    126,331 miles
    Test number
    221017479193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail126,331 miles (+2,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,331 miles
    Test number
    540437879120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass124,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    124,248 miles
    Test number
    230191478461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,346 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,346 km
    Test number
    143570977122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    332443476107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J496 KRH

Does J496 KRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J496 KRH is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J496 KRH?
The MOT on J496 KRH is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J496 KRH done?
J496 KRH was recorded at 150,167 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has J496 KRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J496 KRH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J496 KRH 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 J496 KRH find?
J496 KRH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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