Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K45 PLEMOT history
K45 PLE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 122,516 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K45 PLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K45 PLE was last recorded at 122,516 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jun 2014: 106,581 miles, lower than 111,668 miles on 6 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,481 miles · 3 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,516 miles
- 2024 – 121,006 miles
- 2022 – 119,693 miles
- 2015 – 116,197 miles
- 2014 – 106,581 miles
- 2012 – 111,668 miles
- 2011 – 106,236 miles
- 2010 – 99,063 miles
- 2008 – 97,445 miles
- 2007 – 89,361 miles
- 2006 – 77,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,516 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderbody repair covered in underseal
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Underbody Surface Rust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,516 miles (+35)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 122,516 miles
- Test number
- 708433915206
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody repair covered in underseal
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Fail122,481 miles (+1,475)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,481 miles
- Test number
- 521821330986
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass121,006 miles (+1,313)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,006 miles
- Test number
- 224038384949
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnderbody Surface Rust
Pass119,693 miles (+3,496)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,693 miles
- Test number
- 972914203007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch frnt & rear
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
Fail116,197 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,197 miles
- Test number
- 495246805265
- Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass116,197 miles (+9,616)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 116,197 miles
- Test number
- 999056405252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,581 miles (-5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,581 miles
- Test number
- 919897464186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,668 miles (+5,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 111,668 miles
- Test number
- 628890782253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,236 miles (+7,173)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 106,236 miles
- Test number
- 787784961148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,063 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 99,063 miles
- Test number
- 632829160164
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass97,445 miles (+8,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 97,445 miles
- Test number
- 710402228327
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,361 miles (+12,146)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 89,361 miles
- Test number
- 581986417399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,215 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 77,215 miles
- Test number
- 673746306398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,201 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,201 miles
- Test number
- 511845206332
- DangerousNearside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about K45 PLE
- Does K45 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K45 PLE is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K45 PLE?
- The MOT on K45 PLE is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K45 PLE done?
- K45 PLE was recorded at 122,516 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,302 miles a year.
- Has K45 PLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K45 PLE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K45 PLE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K45 PLE find?
- K45 PLE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded n.s & o.s; rear coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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