Mazda RX-7
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,300 cc
K38 JHLMOT history
K38 JHL is a green petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 97,741 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K38 JHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- RX-7
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
K38 JHL was last recorded at 97,741 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 96,915 miles · 19 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 826 miles
- Average per year
- 1,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,741 miles
- 2022 – 96,915 miles
- 2021 – 95,285 miles
- 2014 – 94,910 miles
- 2012 – 94,866 miles
- 2009 – 88,927 miles
- 2008 – 81,151 miles
- 2006 – 73,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail97,741 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail97,741 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,741 miles
- Test number
- 342098380915
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass97,287 km (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,287 km
- Test number
- 160036575254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,282 km9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,282 km
- Test number
- 235245597060
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,915 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 96,915 miles
- Test number
- 753225158417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,915 miles (+1,630)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,915 miles
- Test number
- 522208163942
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,285 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2022
- Odometer
- 95,285 miles
- Test number
- 156929282987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,910 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 94,910 miles
- Test number
- 638065334006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,874 miles (+8)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,874 miles
- Test number
- 638752924095
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail94,866 miles14 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,866 miles
- Test number
- 138763082262
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCorrosion to chassis
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust front secton
- NoteDent to the oil sump
- NoteSlight play to o/s/r wheel bearing
Pass92,595 km4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 92,595 km
- Test number
- 785220481289
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty on face
Pass88,927 miles (+7,776)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 88,927 miles
- Test number
- 484294579268
- NoteAdvise to have tracking checked due to wear on front tyres
- NoteAll brake pipes howing general signs of surface corrosion
- NoteBoth front tyre bold on inner edge advise to change (235/40/17)
- NoteSlight play in nearside rack end
- NoteSlight play in offisde front droplink
Pass81,151 miles (+7,268)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 81,151 miles
- Test number
- 464525878205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 73,883 miles
- Test number
- 203026486214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,883 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,883 miles
- Test number
- 964656286293
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Questions about K38 JHL
- Does K38 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K38 JHL expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K38 JHL?
- The MOT on K38 JHL expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K38 JHL done?
- K38 JHL was recorded at 97,741 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
- Has K38 JHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K38 JHL has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K38 JHL 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 K38 JHL find?
- K38 JHL failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.
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