Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K65 DPYMOT history
K65 DPY is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,441 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 203,441 km
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,635 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K65 DPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K65 DPY was last recorded at 203,441 km on 2 Sept 2026, 3,026 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 200,415 km · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,026 km
- Average per year
- 3,635 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,441 km
- 2025 – 200,415 km
- 2024 – 197,605 km
- 2023 – 186,073 km
- 2022 – 183,563 km
- 2020 – 176,342 km
- 2019 – 167,044 km
- 2018 – 157,641 km
- 2017 – 155,038 km
- 2014 – 151,353 km
- 2012 – 149,708 km
- 2008 – 139,883 km
- 2007 – 133,620 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,441 km
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,441 km (+3,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 203,441 km
- Test number
- 562642136078
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,415 km (+2,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 200,415 km
- Test number
- 739870927033
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,605 km (+395)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 197,605 km
- Test number
- 527288510365
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail197,210 km (+11,137)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,210 km
- Test number
- 578213546221
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill bottom of wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,073 km (+2,510)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 186,073 km
- Test number
- 401396458215
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,563 km (+7,221)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 183,563 km
- Test number
- 701327771423
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,342 km (+9,298)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 176,342 km
- Test number
- 106437289273
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass167,044 km (+9,403)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 167,044 km
- Test number
- 116459721260
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all round
Pass157,641 km (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 157,641 km
- Test number
- 765733242270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,038 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 155,038 km
- Test number
- 385323356983
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front arms ball joint boots perishing
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension coil springs and suspension arms have corrosion
Pass153,938 miles (+1,483)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 153,938 miles
- Test number
- 822859360272
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass152,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 152,455 miles
- Test number
- 688224455161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,353 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 151,353 km
- Test number
- 608049964190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,591 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 150,591 miles
- Test number
- 217816973174
- NoteBoth fitted rear tyres rubber deteriorated/cracked sidewalls
Pass149,708 km2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 149,708 km
- Test number
- 957821772194
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear discs corroded
Pass149,038 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 149,038 miles
- Test number
- 845496461124
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass147,789 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 147,789 miles
- Test number
- 512503260165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail147,783 miles (+4,552)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,783 miles
- Test number
- 240360760167
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,231 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 143,231 miles
- Test number
- 870578879133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,228 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,228 miles
- Test number
- 530877079118
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking inside treads
- NoteR/n/s disc corroded on inner face
Pass139,883 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 139,883 km
- Test number
- 480448978183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 139,883 miles
- Test number
- 333418878120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,883 km3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,883 km
- Test number
- 241095078493
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteLEFT REAR LAMP LENS BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH RED TAPE.ALL 4 TYRE VALVE CAPS MISSING,O/S/R BRAKE PAD LOW DASH BULB OFF.CRAKS STARTING BETWEEN TREADS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS.
Pass133,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 133,628 miles
- Test number
- 934360677115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,620 km1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,620 km
- Test number
- 232479867198
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass123,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 123,865 miles
- Test number
- 261128976198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,865 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,865 miles
- Test number
- 274067076140
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K65 DPY
- Does K65 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K65 DPY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K65 DPY?
- The MOT on K65 DPY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K65 DPY done?
- K65 DPY was recorded at 203,441 km at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,635 km a year.
- Has K65 DPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K65 DPY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on K65 DPY 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 K65 DPY find?
- K65 DPY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.
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