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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K71 SUYMOT history

K71 SUY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

K71 SUY silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,243 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K71 SUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K71 SUY was last recorded at 64,243 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,480 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,243 miles
  • 2024 – 63,480 miles
  • 2022 – 60,906 miles
  • 2019 – 60,887 miles
  • 2018 – 60,818 miles
  • 2017 – 60,581 miles
  • 2016 – 59,926 miles
  • 2015 – 59,544 miles
  • 2014 – 59,173 miles
  • 2013 – 58,793 miles
  • 2012 – 58,231 miles
  • 2011 – 57,498 miles
  • 2010 – 57,026 miles
  • 2009 – 56,409 miles
  • 2008 – 56,124 miles
  • 2007 – 55,178 miles
  • 2006 – 53,743 miles
  • 2005 – 53,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,243 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,243 miles (+763)7 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    548553772897
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass63,480 miles (+2,574)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    806875661436
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,906 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    495736283627
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail60,906 miles (+19)5 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    836680625457
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,887 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    431187156370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,818 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    813292742772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,800 miles (+219)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    710731473049
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working over head (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass60,581 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    813425058163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,926 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    626898317712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,544 miles (+371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    196829025167
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass59,173 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    235480134411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,793 miles (+562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    585608333133
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s front wheel

  13. Pass58,231 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,231 miles
    Test number
    616783332180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,498 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    435874931187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,026 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    673945330174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,409 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    950766939167
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,124 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    433134158107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,178 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    972652837162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    273205936461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,743 miles (+550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    840863536144
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  21. Pass53,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2006
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    572039825197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K71 SUY

Does K71 SUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K71 SUY is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K71 SUY?
The MOT on K71 SUY is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K71 SUY done?
K71 SUY was recorded at 64,243 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 523 miles a year.
Has K71 SUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K71 SUY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on K71 SUY 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 SUY find?
K71 SUY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 7 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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