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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

K70 SGPMOT history

K70 SGP is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

K70 SGP white 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 Aug 2024
Mileage
87,117 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 SGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

K70 SGP was last recorded at 87,117 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 11,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,629 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11,488 miles
Average per year
1,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,117 miles
  • 2023 – 75,629 miles
  • 2022 – 70,247 miles
  • 2020 – 70,073 miles
  • 2019 – 69,479 miles
  • 2018 – 69,192 miles
  • 2017 – 68,953 miles
  • 2016 – 68,522 miles
  • 2015 – 67,971 miles
  • 2008 – 66,630 miles
  • 2007 – 62,624 miles
  • 2006 – 60,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,117 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch below head light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,117 miles (+11,488)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    612997231594
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch below head light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass75,629 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    781769009210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,620 miles (+5,373)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    966141876389
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,247 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    107013408262
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  5. Pass70,073 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    820175715909
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass69,479 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    256423292915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,192 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    222482783116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass68,953 miles (+431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    540732564299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass68,522 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    904426985854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated

  10. Pass67,971 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    768968605166
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront tyre(s) worn on inner edge

  11. Pass67,177 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,177 km
    Test number
    476942834124
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass66,630 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,630 miles
    Test number
    520658878111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,604 miles (+3,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    421386378145
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass62,624 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    102704667177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,992 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    743054666148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    401017516155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 SGP

Does K70 SGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 SGP expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 SGP?
The MOT on K70 SGP expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 SGP done?
K70 SGP was recorded at 87,117 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 1,421 miles a year.
Has K70 SGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 SGP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 SGP 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 K70 SGP find?
K70 SGP failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 9 more.

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