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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K28 YAJMOT history

K28 YAJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

K28 YAJ 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,265 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 YAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 YAJ was last recorded at 94,265 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,263 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,265 miles
  • 2022 – 94,251 miles
  • 2021 – 94,199 miles
  • 2019 – 93,719 miles
  • 2018 – 92,700 miles
  • 2017 – 92,045 miles
  • 2016 – 91,189 miles
  • 2015 – 90,443 miles
  • 2014 – 89,377 miles
  • 2013 – 87,745 miles
  • 2012 – 85,571 miles
  • 2011 – 82,751 miles
  • 2010 – 79,403 miles
  • 2009 – 76,821 miles
  • 2008 – 74,292 miles
  • 2007 – 72,495 miles
  • 2006 – 69,610 miles
  • 2005 – 66,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,265 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    338663360392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,263 miles (+12)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    300505329959
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    301462502742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail94,251 miles (+52)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    845375263779
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,199 miles
    Test number
    582146429304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,199 miles (+480)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,199 miles
    Test number
    465158468203
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (Front Section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,719 miles (+1,019)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    569331820546
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    186672488527
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces, both sides (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail92,700 miles (+655)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    926100827050
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass92,045 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    121118492980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,189 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    700564958394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,443 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    219863575046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,377 miles (+1,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    488538374082
    • NoteTail pipe on exhaust missing?

  14. Pass87,745 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    229332583074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,571 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    208533382048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,751 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    669071481033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,403 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    561988280036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,821 miles (+2,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    494422559169
    • NoteN/S/R AND O/S/R SILLS CORRODING

  19. Pass74,292 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    470197358130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,495 miles (+2,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    632519747192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,610 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    874762476160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,600 miles (+2,851)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    811780476134
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass66,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    310366265187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 YAJ

Does K28 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 YAJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K28 YAJ?
The MOT on K28 YAJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 YAJ done?
K28 YAJ was recorded at 94,265 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
Has K28 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 YAJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K28 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
K28 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill not in prescribed area.

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