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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

K52 RCRMOT history

K52 RCR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

K52 RCR 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 Jun 2025
Mileage
184,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 RCR was last recorded at 184,072 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,444 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,072 miles
  • 2022 – 183,444 miles
  • 2018 – 181,093 miles
  • 2016 – 178,579 miles
  • 2014 – 174,518 miles
  • 2012 – 169,113 miles
  • 2011 – 158,663 miles
  • 2009 – 151,138 miles
  • 2008 – 136,123 miles
  • 2007 – 116,361 miles
  • 2006 – 88,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    184,072 miles
    Test number
    810342593333
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,070 miles (+626)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,070 miles
    Test number
    221492483010
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,444 miles
    Test number
    807597236429
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,444 miles (+2,351)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,444 miles
    Test number
    883528777566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,093 miles
    Test number
    818016619062
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes rusty all around

  6. Fail181,092 miles (+2,513)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,092 miles
    Test number
    578558759407
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides mirror missing
    • AdvisoryBrakes rusty all around

  7. Pass178,579 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,579 miles
    Test number
    628165923811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,518 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    174,518 miles
    Test number
    267732024148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,113 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    169,113 miles
    Test number
    208233532224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,663 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    158,663 miles
    Test number
    635563351151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,615 miles (+7,477)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,615 miles
    Test number
    989112651174
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront & rear discs rusty ,
    • NoteNearside front brake binding very slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low. 2-3 mm

  12. Pass151,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    151,138 miles
    Test number
    141651409351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,138 miles1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,138 miles
    Test number
    582790309353
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass136,158 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    136,158 km
    Test number
    304001788492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,123 miles (+19,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    653580488203
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,361 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,361 miles
    Test number
    282967997254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail116,294 miles (+27,747)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    484856197224
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    323180776434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,547 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    733249966252
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K52 RCR

Does K52 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K52 RCR expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K52 RCR?
The MOT on K52 RCR expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K52 RCR done?
K52 RCR was recorded at 184,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has K52 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 RCR has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K52 RCR 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 K52 RCR find?
K52 RCR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all around; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear.

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