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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

K18 SJAMOT history

K18 SJA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

K18 SJA black 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,110 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SJA was last recorded at 107,110 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,091 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,110 miles
  • 2025 – 107,091 miles
  • 2024 – 106,917 miles
  • 2023 – 106,768 miles
  • 2022 – 106,565 miles
  • 2021 – 106,173 miles
  • 2020 – 106,047 miles
  • 2019 – 105,773 miles
  • 2018 – 105,439 miles
  • 2017 – 104,971 miles
  • 2016 – 103,532 miles
  • 2015 – 100,857 miles
  • 2014 – 99,807 miles
  • 2013 – 99,764 miles
  • 2012 – 97,949 miles
  • 2011 – 95,701 miles
  • 2010 – 93,365 miles
  • 2009 – 90,018 miles
  • 2008 – 86,234 miles
  • 2007 – 83,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,110 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    632889806891
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,091 miles (+174)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    438491976445
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake readings low

  3. Pass106,917 miles (+149)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    710354848316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    149100536355
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,768 miles (+203)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    999068105085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,565 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    815672851157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    352115533651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,173 miles (+126)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    492731330725
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass106,047 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,047 miles
    Test number
    426593620984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,773 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    503248381882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    506037454176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail105,427 miles (+456)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    263485770721
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass104,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    404171647323
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGear Box bolt to Engine missing

  14. Fail104,971 miles (+1,439)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    418456381914
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGear Box bolt to Engine missing

  15. Pass103,532 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,532 miles
    Test number
    938683815311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,857 miles (+1,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    958745455136
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass99,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    877591744154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail99,807 miles (+43)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    585896334120
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass99,764 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    139526883047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass97,949 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    677936372086
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail97,938 miles (+2,237)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,938 miles
    Test number
    468735772025
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass95,701 miles (+2,336)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    358712031037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner tread worn

  23. Pass93,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    124545310029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,364 miles (+3,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    481524810036
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass90,018 miles (+3,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    383140339077
    • 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)

  26. Pass86,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    144056018432
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail86,234 miles (+3,023)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    931976618093
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass83,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    104429327419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SJA

Does K18 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SJA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SJA?
The MOT on K18 SJA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 SJA done?
K18 SJA was recorded at 107,110 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,252 miles a year.
Has K18 SJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SJA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 SJA 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 K18 SJA find?
K18 SJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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