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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K48 RGPMOT history

K48 RGP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,135 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

K48 RGP 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 2 May 2025
Mileage
165,135 km
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,556 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 RGP
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
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 RGP was last recorded at 165,135 km on 3 May 2024, 5,460 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,675 km · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,460 km
Average per year
5,556 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,135 km
  • 2023 – 159,675 km
  • 2021 – 155,081 km
  • 2020 – 153,396 km
  • 2018 – 123,591 km
  • 2017 – 106,688 km
  • 2016 – 90,374 km
  • 2009 – 82,246 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,135 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,135 km (+5,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,135 km
    Test number
    743049409268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  2. Pass159,675 km (+4,594)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,675 km
    Test number
    659698885840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,081 km (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,081 km
    Test number
    801341192771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail155,050 km (+31)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,050 km
    Test number
    912385749235
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail155,019 km (+1,623)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,019 km
    Test number
    196101146955
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,396 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,396 km
    Test number
    562848852008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,394 km1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,394 km
    Test number
    563368330887
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,267 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,267 miles
    Test number
    774983361736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,267 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,267 miles
    Test number
    196493876076
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass123,591 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,591 km
    Test number
    444276128741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,590 km (+16,902)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,590 km
    Test number
    579905719736
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass106,688 km (+16,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,688 km
    Test number
    575886614068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass90,374 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,374 km
    Test number
    193115550433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,374 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,374 km
    Test number
    382768000637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass85,975 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    298782585422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,743 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    439221944187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,120 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    508287533131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,960 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    558323552149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,510 miles (+635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    806567341161
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass82,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    384149240113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,246 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,246 km
    Test number
    791893359134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,995 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    854302758181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    813125537108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,867 miles (+1,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    641584437112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass78,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    363392336134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K48 RGP

Does K48 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K48 RGP expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K48 RGP?
The MOT on K48 RGP expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K48 RGP done?
K48 RGP was recorded at 165,135 km at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 5,556 km a year.
Has K48 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 RGP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K48 RGP 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 K48 RGP find?
K48 RGP passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tested in a wet condition.

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