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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

K46 TLAMOT history

K46 TLA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

K46 TLA black 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,460 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 TLA was last recorded at 178,460 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2014: 128,753 miles, lower than 138,096 miles on 10 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,067 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
4,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,460 miles
  • 2025 – 171,184 miles
  • 2024 – 161,191 miles
  • 2022 – 145,742 miles
  • 2021 – 145,205 miles
  • 2017 – 136,267 miles
  • 2014 – 128,753 miles
  • 2012 – 138,096 miles
  • 2011 – 135,567 miles
  • 2010 – 125,149 miles
  • 2009 – 112,089 miles
  • 2008 – 103,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,460 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,460 miles (+393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,460 miles
    Test number
    334250458367
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail178,067 miles (+6,883)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,067 miles
    Test number
    966219704068
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass171,184 miles (+9,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,184 miles
    Test number
    542728911391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,191 miles
    Test number
    284077691033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,191 km (+8,037)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,191 km
    Test number
    162997998857
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,154 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,154 km
    Test number
    995177382823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,742 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    926744023304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,205 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,205 miles
    Test number
    746471857012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,154 miles1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,154 miles
    Test number
    826526590218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass144,361 km (+2,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,361 km
    Test number
    446566576014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass141,788 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,788 km
    Test number
    717569317938
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail141,788 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,788 km
    Test number
    747175177929
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass136,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    651508808847
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

  14. Fail136,267 miles (+58)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    484843699588
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

  15. Fail136,209 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,209 miles
    Test number
    997343183784
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass132,416 km (+864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,416 km
    Test number
    244291695149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,552 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,552 km
    Test number
    918850595002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,753 miles (-9,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    695762444081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,096 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    517595112334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,567 miles (+286)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    478684311235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail135,281 miles (+10,132)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,281 miles
    Test number
    975398101236
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass125,149 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    531416910299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,089 miles (+8,905)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    112,089 miles
    Test number
    362441129172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking in tread

  24. Pass103,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    202097628488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K46 TLA

Does K46 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K46 TLA is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K46 TLA?
The MOT on K46 TLA is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K46 TLA done?
K46 TLA was recorded at 178,460 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,081 miles a year.
Has K46 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 TLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K46 TLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K46 TLA find?
K46 TLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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