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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K71 SAFMOT history

K71 SAF is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,178 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

K71 SAF 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 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
164,178 km
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,082 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K71 SAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

K71 SAF was last recorded at 164,178 km on 18 Feb 2025, 321 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,857 km · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
321 km
Average per year
3,082 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,178 km
  • 2021 – 163,857 km
  • 2020 – 162,458 km
  • 2018 – 158,464 km
  • 2017 – 155,563 km
  • 2016 – 151,833 km
  • 2008 – 117,921 km
  • 2007 – 112,786 km
  • 2006 – 108,543 km
  • 2005 – 104,589 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,178 km
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low reading (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and screw in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,178 km (+321)9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,178 km
    Test number
    599411971578
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low reading (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass163,857 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,857 km
    Test number
    400418936300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail163,857 km (+1,399)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,857 km
    Test number
    722561895731
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,458 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,458 km
    Test number
    281398841192
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Fail162,458 km2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,458 km
    Test number
    887339554266
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass160,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    685489837503
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,803 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    669768218391
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,464 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,464 km
    Test number
    431045690600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,464 km (+2,901)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,464 km
    Test number
    254576517017
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced iner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,563 km (+3,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,563 km
    Test number
    627459116683
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  11. Pass151,833 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,833 km
    Test number
    893088594228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,832 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,832 km
    Test number
    800447091018
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass147,946 miles (+3,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    645481556617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass144,034 miles (+4,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    144,034 miles
    Test number
    388527184213
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass139,898 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,898 miles
    Test number
    328671193446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,867 miles (+4,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    317078783491
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass135,410 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    638439382280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass131,093 miles (+4,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    557814281287
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass126,967 miles (+4,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,967 miles
    Test number
    332104980217
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  20. Pass122,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    922295889239
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  21. Pass117,921 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    117,921 km
    Test number
    653091898258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,878 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    343897888460
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass112,786 km (+4,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    112,786 km
    Test number
    802548977295
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass108,543 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    108,543 km
    Test number
    641521476248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,543 km (+3,954)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,543 km
    Test number
    872011876268
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass104,589 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    104,589 km
    Test number
    224052095265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K71 SAF

Does K71 SAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K71 SAF expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K71 SAF?
The MOT on K71 SAF expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K71 SAF done?
K71 SAF was recorded at 164,178 km at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 3,082 km a year.
Has K71 SAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K71 SAF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K71 SAF 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 K71 SAF find?
K71 SAF failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 9 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 16 more.

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