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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

K29 SJKMOT history

K29 SJK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

K29 SJK 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,473 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 SJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 SJK was last recorded at 98,473 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,263 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
2,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,473 miles
  • 2025 – 98,263 miles
  • 2024 – 98,141 miles
  • 2023 – 98,021 miles
  • 2022 – 97,675 miles
  • 2021 – 97,204 miles
  • 2019 – 96,553 miles
  • 2018 – 93,907 miles
  • 2017 – 87,241 miles
  • 2016 – 85,562 miles
  • 2015 – 75,898 miles
  • 2014 – 67,563 miles
  • 2013 – 54,374 miles
  • 2012 – 48,307 miles
  • 2011 – 47,758 miles
  • 2010 – 47,210 miles
  • 2009 – 46,748 miles
  • 2008 – 45,815 miles
  • 2007 – 44,345 miles
  • 2006 – 43,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    135668396777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,458 miles (+195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    754359640302
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass98,263 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,263 miles
    Test number
    116676598041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,141 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    169831010078
    • AdvisoryUnable to locate OBD port for emissions test
  5. Pass98,021 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    169997675676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,675 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    113600870116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,204 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    921519217393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,553 miles (+2,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    438083434531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass93,907 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    272587583012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail93,906 miles (+6,665)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,906 miles
    Test number
    623107132162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass87,241 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    494084015795
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail87,241 miles (+1,679)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    191777133872
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass85,562 miles (+9,664)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    214744470481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
  14. Fail75,898 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    585562715190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass75,898 miles (+8,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    987142315198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass67,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    167594814195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail67,563 miles (+13,189)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    279693114110
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass54,374 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    636439753071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,307 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    107268242028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass48,307 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    198998842068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,758 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    148199111438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass47,210 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,210 miles
    Test number
    454595520063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,748 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    123532229030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,815 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    910450038093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  25. Pass44,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    371253237063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,345 miles (+614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    144650137029
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  27. Fail43,731 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,731 miles
    Test number
    203240546080
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  28. Pass43,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,731 miles
    Test number
    610220446001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about K29 SJK

Does K29 SJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 SJK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 SJK?
The MOT on K29 SJK is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 SJK done?
K29 SJK was recorded at 98,473 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
Has K29 SJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 SJK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 SJK 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 K29 SJK find?
K29 SJK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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