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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

K15 DHJMOT history

K15 DHJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

K15 DHJ silver 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,937 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DHJ was last recorded at 103,937 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,512 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
425 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,937 miles
  • 2025 – 103,512 miles
  • 2024 – 103,420 miles
  • 2019 – 101,732 miles
  • 2018 – 98,234 miles
  • 2017 – 94,663 miles
  • 2016 – 87,612 miles
  • 2015 – 81,584 miles
  • 2014 – 76,703 miles
  • 2013 – 69,004 miles
  • 2012 – 59,019 miles
  • 2011 – 53,070 miles
  • 2010 – 49,491 miles
  • 2009 – 44,417 miles
  • 2008 – 42,169 miles
  • 2007 – 35,674 miles
  • 2006 – 32,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,937 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Both rear tyre valves perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,937 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    777411213346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass103,512 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,512 miles
    Test number
    857371586301
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,420 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    895295975159
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,732 miles (+3,498)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    612404776944
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working

  5. Pass98,234 miles (+3,571)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,234 miles
    Test number
    735319584281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in inner wheel arch corroded and starting to split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair barely up to required standard (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves perished

  6. Pass94,663 miles (+7,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,663 miles
    Test number
    148053794258
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both near side and off side lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips on windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear nearside and offside lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass87,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    794047451159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside lower seat belt prescribed area has a repair of filler, no obvious weakness detected.

  8. Fail87,612 miles (+6,028)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    726862885967
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside lower seat belt prescribed area has a repair of filler, no obvious weakness detected.

  9. Pass81,584 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    779286555024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail81,577 miles (+4,874)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    185571855070
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has perished on inside sidewall, replacement is strongly advised.

  11. Pass76,703 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    685600154096
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

  12. Fail76,703 miles (+7,699)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    488370654090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

  13. Pass69,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    878812053091
    • NoteSurface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

  14. Fail69,004 miles (+9,985)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    578091453037
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

  15. Pass59,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    107897142487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,019 miles (+5,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    479425342002
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass53,070 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,070 miles
    Test number
    137982041018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,491 miles (+5,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    544725650079
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass44,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    102235359484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,417 miles (+2,248)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    200845459012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass42,169 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    801775948076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,674 miles (+3,289)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    121610837014
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses metal ends corroded
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades worn
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear axle corroded and connecting components

  23. Pass32,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    933997636096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,385 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    260783336059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K15 DHJ

Does K15 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K15 DHJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K15 DHJ?
The MOT on K15 DHJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K15 DHJ done?
K15 DHJ was recorded at 103,937 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has K15 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DHJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on K15 DHJ 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 K15 DHJ find?
K15 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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