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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K45 TFJMOT history

K45 TFJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2025.

K45 TFJ black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
60,402 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K45 TFJ
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 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K45 TFJ was last recorded at 60,402 miles on 26 May 2025, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,086 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
1,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,402 miles
  • 2024 – 60,086 miles
  • 2023 – 59,570 miles
  • 2022 – 57,324 miles
  • 2021 – 55,621 miles
  • 2020 – 54,652 miles
  • 2019 – 53,284 miles
  • 2017 – 50,885 miles
  • 2016 – 49,668 miles
  • 2015 – 48,777 miles
  • 2014 – 48,289 miles
  • 2013 – 48,031 miles
  • 2012 – 47,496 miles
  • 2011 – 46,686 miles
  • 2010 – 45,483 miles
  • 2009 – 44,592 miles
  • 2008 – 43,605 miles
  • 2007 – 42,655 miles
  • 2006 – 41,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,402 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,402 miles (+316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    463132658226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,086 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    471013816018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail60,086 miles (+516)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    830371266932
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,570 miles (+2,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    970580524413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    856870436946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail57,324 miles (+1,703)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    927535804300
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    799337580610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,621 miles (+969)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    140819387524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,652 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    107184123041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    139420141935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail53,284 miles (+2,399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    995533527240
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,885 miles (+1,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    327821540590
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components coerroded
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle cage corroded

  13. Pass49,668 miles (+891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,668 miles
    Test number
    252420052501
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  14. Pass48,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    123183290173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  15. Fail48,777 miles (+488)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    419831470517
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  16. Pass48,289 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    637793384200
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear inner and outer sill corroded

  17. Fail48,289 miles (+258)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    326053684467
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear inner and outer sill corroded

  18. Pass48,031 miles (+535)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    495131303496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear sills corroded

  19. Pass47,496 miles (+810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    897463602375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSills corroded

  20. Pass46,686 miles (+1,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    505470091243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass45,483 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,483 miles
    Test number
    582894290274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass44,592 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    614625369259
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass43,605 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    744774278280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,655 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    563366077216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,242 miles
    Test number
    904552176223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K45 TFJ

Does K45 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K45 TFJ expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K45 TFJ?
The MOT on K45 TFJ expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K45 TFJ done?
K45 TFJ was recorded at 60,402 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2025, an average of 1,027 miles a year.
Has K45 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K45 TFJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K45 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
K45 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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