Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K42 BRJMOT history
K42 BRJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 214,402 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2026
- Mileage
- 214,402 km
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,406 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K42 BRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K42 BRJ was last recorded at 214,402 km on 26 Apr 2025, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 214,400 km · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 km
- Average per year
- 5,406 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 214,402 km
- 2024 – 205,182 km
- 2023 – 197,197 km
- 2022 – 193,375 km
- 2020 – 187,075 km
- 2018 – 175,201 km
- 2017 – 171,065 km
- 2016 – 166,949 km
- 2013 – 145,571 km
- 2012 – 144,738 km
- 2011 – 135,920 km
- 2010 – 134,698 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,402 km
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2018–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + body corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,402 km (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 214,402 km
- Test number
- 837244233633
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail214,400 km (+9,218)2 dangerous11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,400 km
- Test number
- 386110912430
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Power steering ram leaking oil all over (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended not clicking in (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass205,182 km (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 205,182 km
- Test number
- 226250215331
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail205,177 km (+7,980)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,177 km
- Test number
- 136949250397
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,197 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 197,197 km
- Test number
- 325407752599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail197,197 km (+3,822)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,197 km
- Test number
- 738839882336
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,375 km (+6,300)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 193,375 km
- Test number
- 262314730761
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,075 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 187,075 km
- Test number
- 835658142246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,211 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 175,211 miles
- Test number
- 771395442026
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal
- AdvisoryHeavily Underseal underneath all over
Fail175,201 km (+4,136)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,201 km
- Test number
- 109213104959
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has honeycomb effect background (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner + outer wing/floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing/floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,065 km (+179)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 171,065 km
- Test number
- 101700260427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail170,886 km (+3,937)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,886 km
- Test number
- 236375287335
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass166,949 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 166,949 km
- Test number
- 165935083176
- 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)
Fail166,949 km2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,949 km
- Test number
- 946149984680
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass152,713 miles (+1,634)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 152,713 miles
- Test number
- 226325085081
- NoteCorrosion to brake pipes and undersealed.
- NoteCorrosion to floor, chassis, and sills.
- NoteRear tyres perished and near limit.
Pass151,079 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 151,079 miles
- Test number
- 137362574198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass145,571 km (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 145,571 km
- Test number
- 505583773160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,738 km (+8,818)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 144,738 km
- Test number
- 695120762103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,920 km (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 135,920 km
- Test number
- 738684461155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,698 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 134,698 km
- Test number
- 742880010242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,696 miles (+226)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,696 miles
- Test number
- 233263300264
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBrake discs surface corrosion due to being stood
Pass134,470 miles (+6,825)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 134,470 miles
- Test number
- 492384038139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 127,645 miles
- Test number
- 732219407108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,645 miles (+104,636)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,645 miles
- Test number
- 961539707137
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,009 miles
- Test number
- 593086416154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,009 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,009 miles
- Test number
- 273384316405
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about K42 BRJ
- Does K42 BRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K42 BRJ expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K42 BRJ?
- The MOT on K42 BRJ expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K42 BRJ done?
- K42 BRJ was recorded at 214,402 km at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 5,406 km a year.
- Has K42 BRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K42 BRJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on K42 BRJ 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 K42 BRJ find?
- K42 BRJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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