Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K23 SADMOT history
K23 SAD is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2025
- Mileage
- 142,683 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K23 SAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K23 SAD was last recorded at 142,683 miles on 24 May 2024, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,486 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 197 miles
- Average per year
- 2,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,683 miles
- 2023 – 134,130 miles
- 2022 – 122,507 miles
- 2021 – 113,049 miles
- 2020 – 112,569 miles
- 2019 – 112,529 miles
- 2017 – 111,778 miles
- 2016 – 111,499 miles
- 2015 – 110,867 miles
- 2014 – 110,410 miles
- 2012 – 105,835 miles
- 2011 – 96,357 miles
- 2010 – 96,041 miles
- 2009 – 95,194 miles
- 2008 – 94,713 miles
- 2007 – 93,301 miles
- 2006 – 91,958 miles
- 2005 – 90,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,683 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,683 miles (+197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 142,683 miles
- Test number
- 434243672368
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail142,486 miles (+8,356)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,486 miles
- Test number
- 713835073362
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,130 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 134,130 miles
- Test number
- 746298530813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail134,130 miles (+11,623)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,130 miles
- Test number
- 609851886249
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass122,507 miles (+9,458)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 122,507 miles
- Test number
- 251754679363
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRISION
Pass113,049 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 113,049 miles
- Test number
- 225428902145
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,049 miles (+12)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,049 miles
- Test number
- 724151077826
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,037 miles (+468)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,037 miles
- Test number
- 590800166362
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,569 miles
- Test number
- 425149079302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,568 miles (+39)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,568 miles
- Test number
- 545835204088
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,529 miles (+751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,529 miles
- Test number
- 602652021619
- AdvisoryEngine just in emission level
Pass111,778 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 111,778 miles
- Test number
- 345412944981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on walls
Fail111,778 miles (+279)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,778 miles
- Test number
- 257780945809
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on walls
Pass111,499 miles (+632)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 111,499 miles
- Test number
- 506409858771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,867 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 110,867 miles
- Test number
- 630453501201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,410 miles (+4,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,410 miles
- Test number
- 527880474263
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass105,835 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,835 miles
- Test number
- 948453182280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,829 miles (+9,472)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,829 miles
- Test number
- 257096672224
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,357 miles (+316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 96,357 miles
- Test number
- 845467751218
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,041 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 96,041 miles
- Test number
- 660826350279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,194 miles (+481)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 95,194 miles
- Test number
- 174953159237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,713 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 94,713 miles
- Test number
- 851252368288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,301 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 93,301 miles
- Test number
- 993092767200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,958 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 91,958 miles
- Test number
- 682406656296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,899 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 90,899 miles
- Test number
- 391014865254
- NoteOffside front tyre worn slighty on inner edge
Questions about K23 SAD
- Does K23 SAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K23 SAD expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K23 SAD?
- The MOT on K23 SAD expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K23 SAD done?
- K23 SAD was recorded at 142,683 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
- Has K23 SAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K23 SAD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on K23 SAD 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 K23 SAD find?
- K23 SAD passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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