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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

K37 OYJMOT history

K37 OYJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 306,693 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

K37 OYJ blue 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
306,693 km
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,843 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K37 OYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K37 OYJ was last recorded at 306,693 km on 23 Feb 2026, 5,200 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
301,493 km · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,200 km
Average per year
9,843 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,693 km
  • 2025 – 301,493 km
  • 2024 – 274,663 km
  • 2023 – 250,945 km
  • 2022 – 217,771 km
  • 2021 – 185,925 km
  • 2017 – 118,683 km
  • 2015 – 115,611 km
  • 2014 – 115,052 km
  • 2009 – 114,621 km
  • 2007 – 113,516 km
  • 2006 – 112,096 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,693 km

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel cap sealing ring perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,693 km (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    306,693 km
    Test number
    400667152391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass301,493 km (+26,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    301,493 km
    Test number
    891515054592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass274,663 km (+23,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    274,663 km
    Test number
    181425642632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass250,945 km (+37)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    250,945 km
    Test number
    283920002242
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack rubber mounting soaked in oil .rack slight moving when shaking steering wheel

  5. Fail250,908 km (+33,137)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,908 km
    Test number
    722028833003
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack rubber mounting soaked in oil .rack slight moving when shaking steering wheel

  6. Pass217,771 km (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,771 km
    Test number
    772572756512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail217,760 km (+31,835)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,760 km
    Test number
    796929788539
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.983 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.42 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass185,925 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,925 km
    Test number
    755125206137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail185,920 km3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,920 km
    Test number
    450664893052
    • MajorCentral Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass157,323 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    157,323 miles
    Test number
    227860534359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail157,319 miles (+27,218)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,319 miles
    Test number
    301361826567
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass130,101 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    539647985000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail130,097 miles (+8,964)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    748470395393
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass121,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    918379035825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,683 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,683 km
    Test number
    483931863135
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass115,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,920 miles
    Test number
    527326118964
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass115,611 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,611 km
    Test number
    216693355404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,604 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    249893255199
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass115,052 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,052 km
    Test number
    558852734142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,804 miles
    Test number
    389268571166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,621 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,621 km
    Test number
    554460039286
    • NoteNon standard exhaust fitted but not considered excessive

  22. Pass114,292 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    763202169149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    704249327251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,516 km (+1,420)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,516 km
    Test number
    661297427204
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  25. Pass112,096 km
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,096 km
    Test number
    730579636181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,096 miles
    Test number
    894048536146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail112,096 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,096 km
    Test number
    224088236199
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K37 OYJ

Does K37 OYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K37 OYJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K37 OYJ?
The MOT on K37 OYJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K37 OYJ done?
K37 OYJ was recorded at 306,693 km at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,843 km a year.
Has K37 OYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K37 OYJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K37 OYJ 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 K37 OYJ find?
K37 OYJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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