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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,600 cc

K46 YODMOT history

K46 YOD is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 258,530 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

K46 YOD 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
258,530 km
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,648 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 YOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 YOD was last recorded at 258,530 km on 7 Aug 2026, 3,993 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,537 km · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,993 km
Average per year
7,648 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,530 km
  • 2025 – 254,537 km
  • 2019 – 252,706 km
  • 2018 – 251,370 km
  • 2017 – 241,927 km
  • 2016 – 241,927 km
  • 2010 – 162,929 km
  • 2009 – 146,236 km
  • 2005 – 96,925 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,530 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,530 km (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    258,530 km
    Test number
    139030652175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass254,537 km (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    254,537 km
    Test number
    728217746341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass252,706 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    252,706 km
    Test number
    633587774778
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle his corrosion

  4. Fail252,706 km (+1,336)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,706 km
    Test number
    634390953684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle his corrosion

  5. Pass251,370 km (+9,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    251,370 km
    Test number
    544496314033
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass241,927 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    241,927 km
    Test number
    945897192356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail241,927 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,927 km
    Test number
    950070152861
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass231,731 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    231,731 miles
    Test number
    425594325256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail231,633 miles (+11,739)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,633 miles
    Test number
    767568215243
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass219,894 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    219,894 miles
    Test number
    575546304245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAll front suspension ball joint dust covers worn
    • NoteO/s front and rear brakes pipe corroded
    • NoteRead diff oil seal leak and slight movement in drive shaft
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  11. Fail219,894 miles (+12,289)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,894 miles
    Test number
    105200104243
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAll front suspension ball joint dust covers worn
    • NoteO/s front and rear brakes pipe corroded
    • NoteRead diff oil seal leak and slight movement in drive shaft
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass207,605 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    207,605 miles
    Test number
    965618793118
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail207,584 miles (+15,099)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,584 miles
    Test number
    488437893152
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass192,485 miles (+185)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    192,485 miles
    Test number
    367610102288
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail192,300 miles (+13,147)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,300 miles
    Test number
    686083692194
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass179,153 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    179,153 miles
    Test number
    175205491105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail179,082 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,082 miles
    Test number
    877807581191
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass162,929 km (+16,693)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    162,929 km
    Test number
    982762870173
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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)
    • NoteO/s outer hand brake cable caseing cracked near to ajuster

  19. Pass146,236 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    146,236 km
    Test number
    610048469178
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass135,503 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    990112478148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,467 miles (+12,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    240738168490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass123,330 miles (+12,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,330 miles
    Test number
    961311777130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  23. Pass110,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    110,584 miles
    Test number
    814641576149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,925 km (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    96,925 km
    Test number
    223093775480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,919 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 km
    Test number
    752301575193
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K46 YOD

Does K46 YOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K46 YOD is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K46 YOD?
The MOT on K46 YOD is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K46 YOD done?
K46 YOD was recorded at 258,530 km at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 7,648 km a year.
Has K46 YOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 YOD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on K46 YOD 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 K46 YOD find?
K46 YOD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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