Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K39 DPUMOT history
K39 DPU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 219,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 219,088 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 9 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K39 DPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K39 DPU was last recorded at 219,088 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jun 2020: 95,541 miles, lower than 195,538 miles on 27 May 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 218,837 miles · 7 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 251 miles
- Average per year
- 2,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 219,088 miles
- 2022 – 212,558 miles
- 2021 – 204,262 miles
- 2020 – 95,541 miles
- 2014 – 195,132 miles
- 2011 – 195,056 miles
- 2009 – 193,239 miles
- 2008 – 189,022 miles
- 2007 – 178,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,088 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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Rear subframe very corroded and rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,088 miles (+251)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 219,088 miles
- Test number
- 852694562788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,837 miles (+6,279)1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,837 miles
- Test number
- 661027624987
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 57 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass212,558 miles (+283)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 212,558 miles
- Test number
- 265244420636
- AdvisoryAll Three Fuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail212,275 miles (+8,013)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,275 miles
- Test number
- 540376520123
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside All Three fuel pipes from front to rear corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass204,262 miles (+95)5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 204,262 miles
- Test number
- 901761318626
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear subframe very corroded and rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear, all 3 pipes corroded and rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail204,167 miles (+108,626)1 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,167 miles
- Test number
- 466566028038
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear subframe very corroded and rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear, all 3 pipes corroded and rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,541 miles (-99,997)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,541 miles
- Test number
- 760539917175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,538 miles (+406)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,538 miles
- Test number
- 184047480343
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass195,132 miles (+76)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 195,132 miles
- Test number
- 837035354116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteCorroation repair patchs need to be seam welded
- NotePetrol feed pipes are badly corroaded
- NoteUnder side of car is corroaded
Pass195,056 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 195,056 miles
- Test number
- 819998791087
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail195,050 miles (+6)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,050 miles
- Test number
- 515896391085
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail195,044 miles (+1,805)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,044 miles
- Test number
- 835255991050
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass193,239 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 193,239 miles
- Test number
- 314318659284
- DangerousFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail193,239 miles (+4,217)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,239 miles
- Test number
- 373178349456
- DangerousFuel pipes corroded
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass189,022 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 189,022 miles
- Test number
- 424811778132
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.
- NoteRear silencer clamp missing.
Fail189,018 miles (+10,566)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,018 miles
- Test number
- 164219748130
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front calippers slightly seized.
- NoteCorrsion to both front discs.
- NoteSlight juddering from brakes.
Pass178,452 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 178,452 miles
- Test number
- 321680837006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,440 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,440 miles
- Test number
- 333535027092
- 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)
Questions about K39 DPU
- Does K39 DPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K39 DPU expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K39 DPU?
- The MOT on K39 DPU expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K39 DPU done?
- K39 DPU was recorded at 219,088 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
- Has K39 DPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K39 DPU has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K39 DPU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K39 DPU find?
- K39 DPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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