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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,600 cc

K57 DHNMOT history

K57 DHN is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,540 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

K57 DHN 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 29 May 2025
Mileage
115,540 km
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
235 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 DHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 DHN was last recorded at 115,540 km on 30 May 2024, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,540 km · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
235 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,540 km
  • 2019 – 114,977 km
  • 2016 – 113,743 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,540 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake fluid low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,540 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,540 km
    Test number
    861852419219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail115,540 km (+10)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,540 km
    Test number
    361393118391
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Fail115,530 km (+553)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 km
    Test number
    796143240075
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

  4. Pass114,977 km (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,977 km
    Test number
    116667309735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,743 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,743 km
    Test number
    289956615322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Fail113,743 km2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,743 km
    Test number
    869523479931
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass113,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,026 miles
    Test number
    945944790656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  8. Fail113,026 miles (+916)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,026 miles
    Test number
    666222337481
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  9. Pass112,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    327275164265
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail112,110 miles (+31)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    478175764234
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail112,079 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    209168094463
    • DangerousBoth front upper suspension arm ball joints have no locking devices on fixing nuts
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass110,744 miles (+4,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,744 miles
    Test number
    667928153177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    117151732165
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail106,143 miles (+3,577)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    557081732141
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass102,566 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    335662531141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,895 miles (+5,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,895 miles
    Test number
    194153530104
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres worn outer edges

  17. Pass95,740 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    382942239190
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail90,654 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    392544038121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass90,654 miles (+3,346)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    631204338189
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass87,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    284691937409
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  21. Fail87,308 miles (+473)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    793931837114
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  22. Pass86,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    951412596291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,835 miles2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    284362686283
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteThis vehicle has had damage to rear offside wing and boot floor

Questions about K57 DHN

Does K57 DHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K57 DHN expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K57 DHN?
The MOT on K57 DHN expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K57 DHN done?
K57 DHN was recorded at 115,540 km at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 235 km a year.
Has K57 DHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 DHN has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K57 DHN 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 K57 DHN find?
K57 DHN passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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