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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K28 KNOMOT history

K28 KNO is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,231 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

K28 KNO white 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
171,231 km
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,988 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 KNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 KNO was last recorded at 171,231 km on 12 May 2026, 3,800 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,431 km · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,800 km
Average per year
2,988 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,231 km
  • 2024 – 167,431 km
  • 2023 – 163,135 km
  • 2022 – 156,614 km
  • 2019 – 145,460 km
  • 2008 – 117,158 km
  • 2007 – 114,505 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,231 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,231 km (+3,800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,231 km
    Test number
    119367821219
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,431 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,431 km
    Test number
    692532212848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail167,431 km (+4,296)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,431 km
    Test number
    907941941352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass163,135 km (+6,521)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,135 km
    Test number
    165533983551
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Vinyl Sun block. road-test show no immediate obstruction of road (3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,614 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,614 km
    Test number
    865272841384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub Rubber bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub Rubber bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,678 miles
    Test number
    719565231612
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail153,678 miles1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,678 miles
    Test number
    602201023879
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass145,460 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,460 km
    Test number
    165164513965
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass134,629 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,629 miles
    Test number
    299669515394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail134,246 miles (+11,178)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,246 miles
    Test number
    546527433005
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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))

  11. Pass123,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,068 miles
    Test number
    927768044661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,068 miles (+295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,068 miles
    Test number
    133058559102
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass122,773 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,773 miles
    Test number
    747451865166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,770 miles (+1,112)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    185800365129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass121,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,658 miles
    Test number
    269039304460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail121,658 miles (+682)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,658 miles
    Test number
    498419304147
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass120,976 miles (+1,204)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,976 miles
    Test number
    599169623187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  18. Pass119,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,772 miles
    Test number
    711019429383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,772 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,772 miles
    Test number
    574208729381
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside top swival boot cracked
    • NoteOffside front top swival boot cracked

  20. Pass117,158 km2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,158 km
    Test number
    964276478100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail117,158 miles3 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    502116178180
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass114,505 km
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,505 km
    Test number
    470238137142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    152306176050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 KNO

Does K28 KNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 KNO is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 KNO?
The MOT on K28 KNO is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 KNO done?
K28 KNO was recorded at 171,231 km at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,988 km a year.
Has K28 KNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 KNO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K28 KNO 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 K28 KNO find?
K28 KNO passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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