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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,599 cc

K65 LMYMOT history

K65 LMY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

K65 LMY red 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 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
78,715 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K65 LMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
21 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K65 LMY was last recorded at 78,715 miles on 21 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2022: 78,715 miles, lower than 178,042 miles on 25 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,042 miles · 25 Jun 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,715 miles
  • 2021 – 178,042 miles
  • 2020 – 177,306 miles
  • 2019 – 170,085 miles
  • 2018 – 159,296 miles
  • 2017 – 147,664 miles
  • 2016 – 134,244 miles
  • 2015 – 125,783 miles
  • 2014 – 120,775 miles
  • 2011 – 118,466 miles
  • 2010 – 117,832 miles
  • 2008 – 116,595 miles
  • 2007 – 114,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,715 miles (-99,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    508215507946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

  2. Pass178,042 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,042 miles
    Test number
    129035610607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail178,035 miles (+729)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,035 miles
    Test number
    364179285858
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass177,306 miles (+7,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    177,306 miles
    Test number
    579888066328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,085 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,085 miles
    Test number
    881414535931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,296 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,296 miles
    Test number
    786106595029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,262 miles (+11,598)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,262 miles
    Test number
    904043953900
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,664 miles (+13,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    950738275914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass134,244 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,244 miles
    Test number
    481308609308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,783 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    865288515134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    946707024175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,775 miles (+2,309)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    496381724187
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass118,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    499270761272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail118,466 miles (+634)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    655830661273
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass117,832 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    460216280081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,830 miles (+1,235)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,830 miles
    Test number
    720414980010
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Fail116,595 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    460279028127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

  18. Pass116,595 miles (+2,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    530259228123
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

  19. Pass114,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    114845117431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K65 LMY

Does K65 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K65 LMY expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K65 LMY?
The MOT on K65 LMY expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K65 LMY done?
K65 LMY was recorded at 78,715 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022.
Has K65 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K65 LMY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on K65 LMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K65 LMY find?
K65 LMY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded.

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