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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,839 cc

K43 MGCMOT history

K43 MGC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,666 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

K43 MGC red 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,666 km
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,885 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
9 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 MGC was last recorded at 132,666 km on 18 Jun 2026, 1,285 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,381 km · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,285 km
Average per year
2,885 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,666 km
  • 2025 – 131,381 km
  • 2010 – 103,428 km
  • 2009 – 98,597 km
  • 2008 – 96,733 km
  • 2007 – 84,961 km
  • 2005 – 72,488 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,666 km
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,666 km (+1,285)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,666 km
    Test number
    331484334238
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,381 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,381 km
    Test number
    653529355584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,381 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,381 km
    Test number
    188148995034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,137 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,137 miles
    Test number
    783345871776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail130,859 miles (+1,492)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    312501374141
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeed limiter obviously inoperative light Not Function (7.10 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective & Middle (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass129,367 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,367 miles
    Test number
    558160586523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,487 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    799252631688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail127,487 miles (+2,660)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    728159445427
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,827 miles
    Test number
    927313665112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,827 miles (+261)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,827 miles
    Test number
    813832438956
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills into n/s rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  11. Fail124,566 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    202374800141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass122,379 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    698603842815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,942 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,942 miles
    Test number
    923326227255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    945537215751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,609 miles (+822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    814905221271
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass111,787 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    397164054472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    355632053206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,983 miles (+1,523)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    655891743275
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass106,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    738915462283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,460 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    609044762284
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass103,428 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,428 km
    Test number
    352295890188
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  22. Fail103,428 km (+4,831)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,428 km
    Test number
    183525090104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  23. Pass98,597 km (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,597 km
    Test number
    381278419465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,733 km (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,733 km
    Test number
    222143438232
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteOffside outter seal starting to rust through

  25. Fail96,731 km2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,731 km
    Test number
    640192638216
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteOffside outter seal starting to rust through

  26. Pass85,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    452849167224
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail84,961 km4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,961 km
    Test number
    853524257267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass76,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    264056536272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,488 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,488 km
    Test number
    813240825225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    162180925235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 MGC

Does K43 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K43 MGC is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K43 MGC?
The MOT on K43 MGC is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K43 MGC done?
K43 MGC was recorded at 132,666 km at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,885 km a year.
Has K43 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 MGC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K43 MGC 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 K43 MGC find?
K43 MGC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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