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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K115 FNTMOT history

K115 FNT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,752 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

K115 FNT red 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,752 km
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,958 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K115 FNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K115 FNT was last recorded at 196,752 km on 11 Nov 2025, 3,705 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,047 km · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,705 km
Average per year
4,958 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,752 km
  • 2024 – 193,047 km
  • 2023 – 183,011 km
  • 2022 – 167,724 km
  • 2021 – 155,764 km
  • 2020 – 146,483 km
  • 2019 – 146,293 km
  • 2018 – 145,560 km
  • 2017 – 144,938 km
  • 2016 – 143,857 km
  • 2015 – 142,805 km
  • 2012 – 139,827 km
  • 2011 – 138,850 km
  • 2010 – 137,297 km
  • 2009 – 136,224 km
  • 2006 – 99,495 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,752 km

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Minor oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Small chips in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,752 km (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,752 km
    Test number
    867497943937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,047 km (+10,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,047 km
    Test number
    527682166658
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass183,011 km (+15,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,011 km
    Test number
    988752162714
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

  4. Pass167,724 km (+11,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,724 km
    Test number
    661901685398
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
    • AdvisoryPossible power steering fluid seepage
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  5. Pass155,764 km (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,764 km
    Test number
    973998862704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  6. Fail155,681 km (+9,198)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,681 km
    Test number
    395171407315
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  7. Pass146,483 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,483 km
    Test number
    463404052170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,483 km (+190)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,483 km
    Test number
    694023734642
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass146,293 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    146,293 km
    Test number
    119453478417
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak visible on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail146,293 miles2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,293 miles
    Test number
    767629413614
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak visible on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,560 km (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,560 km
    Test number
    576872024607
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak visible from underside

  12. Pass144,938 km (+1,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,938 km
    Test number
    459406448794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass143,857 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,857 km
    Test number
    366273625013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,856 km (+1,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,856 km
    Test number
    470253151341
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass142,805 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,805 km
    Test number
    819064605133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,512 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,512 miles
    Test number
    238846304181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,486 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    998596803173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass139,827 km (+977)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,827 km
    Test number
    358243782037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteChassis damaged
    • NoteFloor & suspension parts corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass138,850 km (+1,553)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    138,850 km
    Test number
    276840111424
    • NoteBoth front tyres low edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRusty patches on rear brake discs

  20. Pass137,297 km (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    137,297 km
    Test number
    184764060457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,224 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    136,224 km
    Test number
    194566859418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass129,528 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    473933258091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,518 miles (+16,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    160092658478
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass113,472 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    142612787435
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass99,495 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,495 km
    Test number
    500490796015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K115 FNT

Does K115 FNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K115 FNT is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K115 FNT?
The MOT on K115 FNT is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K115 FNT done?
K115 FNT was recorded at 196,752 km at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,958 km a year.
Has K115 FNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K115 FNT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K115 FNT 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 K115 FNT find?
K115 FNT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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