
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K74 EJHMOT history
K74 EJH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 242,422 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 242,422 km
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,175 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K74 EJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
K74 EJH was last recorded at 242,422 km on 2 Feb 2026, 6,771 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 235,651 km · 18 Dec 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 6,771 km
- Average per year
- 7,175 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 242,422 km
- 2019 – 235,651 km
- 2018 – 231,120 km
- 2017 – 220,276 km
- 2016 – 211,221 km
- 2015 – 205,274 km
- 2008 – 115,946 km
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013
Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail242,422 km2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,422 km
- Test number
- 592402342540
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
Pass241,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 241,744 miles
- Test number
- 126737090335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,744 miles (+982)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,744 miles
- Test number
- 658376947371
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass240,762 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 240,762 miles
- Test number
- 947055337265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail240,719 miles (+5,036)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,719 miles
- Test number
- 864081888830
- MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated Adjacent to seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor pan generally corroded but repaired sufficiently.
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brakes slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))
Pass235,683 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 235,683 miles
- Test number
- 747738486831
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,651 km (+4,531)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,651 km
- Test number
- 209800535167
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan /sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake effort lower than normal for type of vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,120 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 231,120 km
- Test number
- 543717810905
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill panels have started to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail231,120 km (+10,844)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,120 km
- Test number
- 936753920163
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill panels have started to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass220,276 km (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 220,276 km
- Test number
- 763822825173
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Fail220,172 km (+8,951)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,172 km
- Test number
- 349481584714
- FailureEmissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear section (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Pass211,221 km11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 211,221 km
- Test number
- 479432802847
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Fail211,221 km (+5,947)3 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,221 km
- Test number
- 762178355602
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working Has been disconnected (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass205,274 km10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 205,274 km
- Test number
- 999078618542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering tie rods have play
Fail205,084 miles (+3,231)8 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,084 miles
- Test number
- 529928271272
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and image weak (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement road wheel (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and image weak (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass201,853 miles (+108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 201,853 miles
- Test number
- 479012834251
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail201,745 miles (+22,714)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,745 miles
- Test number
- 397501424290
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass179,031 miles (+737)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 179,031 miles
- Test number
- 839203993127
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
Fail178,294 miles (+4,144)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,294 miles
- Test number
- 706323783195
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- NoteEngine oil level was too low (2L added)
Fail174,150 miles (+22,617)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,150 miles
- Test number
- 406359803163
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil level is at min. mark
Pass151,533 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 151,533 miles
- Test number
- 347904912160
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail149,761 miles (+29,809)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,761 miles
- Test number
- 197298282071
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass119,952 miles (+816)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 119,952 miles
- Test number
- 363772330253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass119,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 119,136 miles
- Test number
- 203853089431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,136 miles (+3,190)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,136 miles
- Test number
- 233882689126
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass115,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 115,946 miles
- Test number
- 382779378132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,946 km11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,946 km
- Test number
- 360170278181
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass115,582 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 115,582 miles
- Test number
- 173263917258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,328 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 109,328 miles
- Test number
- 331741926286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K74 EJH
- Does K74 EJH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K74 EJH expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K74 EJH?
- The MOT on K74 EJH expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K74 EJH done?
- K74 EJH was recorded at 242,422 km at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,175 km a year.
- Has K74 EJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K74 EJH has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K74 EJH 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 K74 EJH find?
- K74 EJH failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.
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