Mazda MX-5
Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 1,840 cc
K30 LAMMOT history
K30 LAM is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,890 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K30 LAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 1 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K30 LAM was last recorded at 79,890 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,533 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 357 miles
- Average per year
- 1,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,890 miles
- 2025 – 79,533 miles
- 2024 – 78,866 miles
- 2023 – 75,916 miles
- 2022 – 72,294 miles
- 2021 – 69,779 miles
- 2019 – 62,523 miles
- 2018 – 58,483 miles
- 2016 – 57,718 miles
- 2015 – 57,268 miles
- 2014 – 56,977 miles
- 2013 – 56,707 miles
- 2012 – 56,411 miles
- 2011 – 55,831 miles
- 2010 – 54,785 miles
- 2008 – 54,419 miles
- 2007 – 54,140 miles
- 2006 – 52,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,890 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,890 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,890 miles
- Test number
- 312919376139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,533 miles (+667)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 79,533 miles
- Test number
- 525375084092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,866 miles (+9)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,866 miles
- Test number
- 558777660931
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail78,857 miles (+2,941)3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,857 miles
- Test number
- 327673920197
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,916 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,916 miles
- Test number
- 906317845450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,907 miles (+3,613)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,907 miles
- Test number
- 508968933849
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,294 miles
- Test number
- 229081956044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail72,295 miles (+2,516)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,295 miles
- Test number
- 643745790427
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,779 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,779 miles
- Test number
- 925431054966
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail67,779 miles (+5,256)10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,779 miles
- Test number
- 121924597071
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,523 miles (+45)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,523 miles
- Test number
- 294836413525
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,478 miles (+3,995)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,478 miles
- Test number
- 863712696301
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,483 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 58,483 miles
- Test number
- 713775281045
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension area slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall deterating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror head missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension area slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnderneath of veh coated in undersill
Fail58,483 miles (+765)1 failure14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,483 miles
- Test number
- 190892672231
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension area slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall deterating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror head missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension area slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnderneath of veh coated in undersill
Pass57,718 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,718 miles
- Test number
- 575577541857
- AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
Fail57,715 miles (+447)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,715 miles
- Test number
- 279368846960
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- 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 mirror missing
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pads look old
Pass57,268 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 57,268 miles
- Test number
- 875484509488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,977 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 56,977 miles
- Test number
- 538912904201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,976 miles (+269)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,976 miles
- Test number
- 218039094101
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,707 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 56,707 miles
- Test number
- 439211113201
- NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
- NoteSlight rust to n/s/r outter sill
Fail56,706 miles (+295)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 398073603445
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
- NoteSlight rust to n/s/r outter sill
Pass56,411 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,411 miles
- Test number
- 535134572117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,831 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,831 miles
- Test number
- 965264261157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,825 miles (+1,040)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,825 miles
- Test number
- 478925551196
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,785 miles (+366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,785 miles
- Test number
- 930223710133
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,419 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,419 miles
- Test number
- 151398668243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,402 miles (+262)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,402 miles
- Test number
- 431101668279
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass54,140 miles (+1,353)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 54,140 miles
- Test number
- 242037667234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 52,787 miles
- Test number
- 691842696160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K30 LAM
- Does K30 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 LAM is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K30 LAM?
- The MOT on K30 LAM is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K30 LAM done?
- K30 LAM was recorded at 79,890 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
- Has K30 LAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K30 LAM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on K30 LAM 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 K30 LAM find?
- K30 LAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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