
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,500 cc
K47 PFBMOT history
K47 PFB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 232,632 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 232,632 km
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,287 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K47 PFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 19 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
K47 PFB was last recorded at 232,632 km on 13 Nov 2021, 17,622 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 215,010 km · 11 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 17,622 km
- Average per year
- 4,287 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 232,632 km
- 2019 – 215,010 km
- 2018 – 210,895 km
- 2017 – 202,639 km
- 2016 – 200,922 km
- 2011 – 197,940 km
- 2007 – 172,873 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on wheel arches NON structural
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,632 km (+17,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 232,632 km
- Test number
- 123719803314
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on wheel arches NON structural
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass215,010 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 215,010 km
- Test number
- 648997053412
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail215,010 km (+4,115)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,010 km
- Test number
- 754187607258
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass210,895 km (+369)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 210,895 km
- Test number
- 475944450521
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail210,526 km (+7,887)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,526 km
- Test number
- 552291048668
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,639 km
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 202,639 km
- Test number
- 570245082968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,639 km (+1,717)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,639 km
- Test number
- 215621819809
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Pass200,922 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 200,922 km
- Test number
- 505101093691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,804 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 198,804 miles
- Test number
- 139772264197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass197,940 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 197,940 km
- Test number
- 898235971198
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
Pass189,253 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 189,253 miles
- Test number
- 973678710042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,003 miles (+9,300)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,003 miles
- Test number
- 240727359391
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass179,703 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 179,703 miles
- Test number
- 414075128455
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass172,873 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 172,873 km
- Test number
- 510610747386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 159,664 miles
- Test number
- 812548026257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,664 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,664 miles
- Test number
- 122838226282
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about K47 PFB
- Does K47 PFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K47 PFB expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K47 PFB?
- The MOT on K47 PFB expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K47 PFB done?
- K47 PFB was recorded at 232,632 km at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 4,287 km a year.
- Has K47 PFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K47 PFB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on K47 PFB 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 K47 PFB find?
- K47 PFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion on wheel arches non structural; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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