Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K45 PAPMOT history
K45 PAP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 178,088 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K45 PAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K45 PAP was last recorded at 178,088 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 168,923 miles · 21 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,165 miles
- Average per year
- 3,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,088 miles
- 2022 – 168,923 miles
- 2021 – 168,822 miles
- 2020 – 168,781 miles
- 2019 – 168,729 miles
- 2018 – 168,588 miles
- 2016 – 168,257 miles
- 2014 – 165,380 miles
- 2013 – 164,338 miles
- 2012 – 157,336 miles
- 2011 – 155,758 miles
- 2010 – 143,173 miles
- 2007 – 105,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,088 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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 178,088 miles
- Test number
- 476570530397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,088 km (+4,896)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,088 km
- Test number
- 771117258672
- 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,192 km (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 173,192 km
- Test number
- 769666031268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,051 km (+3,365)5 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,051 km
- Test number
- 955668501603
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Pass, Rectified at Station (4.1.2 (a))
Pass169,686 km (+644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 169,686 km
- Test number
- 326903627833
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,042 km
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,042 km
- Test number
- 316142434307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,923 miles (+101)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 168,923 miles
- Test number
- 840971874419
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBurning oil
- AdvisoryHeavy under body rust
Pass168,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 168,822 miles
- Test number
- 994808342609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,822 miles (+41)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,822 miles
- Test number
- 258405226741
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass168,781 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 168,781 miles
- Test number
- 455725743598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,729 miles
- Test number
- 628178412290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,728 miles (+140)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,728 miles
- Test number
- 900970195181
- 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))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,588 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 168,588 miles
- Test number
- 184507178133
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Fail168,579 miles9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,579 miles
- Test number
- 192776449034
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass168,392 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 168,392 km
- Test number
- 846195670194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail168,257 miles11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,257 miles
- Test number
- 298140016263
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass165,422 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 165,422 km
- Test number
- 445383354142
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail165,380 miles (+1,042)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,380 miles
- Test number
- 198839244161
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass164,338 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 164,338 miles
- Test number
- 665932773154
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass157,336 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 157,336 km
- Test number
- 277333972438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,336 miles (+1,578)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,336 miles
- Test number
- 646372672148
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass155,758 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 155,758 miles
- Test number
- 315082151477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail155,756 km (+12,583)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,756 km
- Test number
- 487392651269
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,173 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 143,173 km
- Test number
- 604389830225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,173 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,173 miles
- Test number
- 371399630247
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Pass130,284 km (+12,615)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 130,284 km
- Test number
- 303279239440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,669 km (+12,376)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 117,669 km
- Test number
- 123423698479
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on inside edges
- NoteSteering rack has slight leak
Pass105,293 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 105,293 km
- Test number
- 784868287033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,288 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,288 miles
- Test number
- 182977587013
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteUNDERSIDE CHASIS RAILS DAMAGED
Questions about K45 PAP
- Does K45 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K45 PAP is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K45 PAP?
- The MOT on K45 PAP is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K45 PAP done?
- K45 PAP was recorded at 178,088 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,803 miles a year.
- Has K45 PAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K45 PAP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on K45 PAP 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 K45 PAP find?
- K45 PAP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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