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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,600 cc

K78 PHTMOT history

K78 PHT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 217,185 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

K78 PHT blue 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
217,185 km
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,809 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 PHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 PHT was last recorded at 217,185 km on 23 Sept 2026, 32,710 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2008.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,475 km · 1 Dec 2008
Between the last two tests
32,710 km
Average per year
3,809 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,185 km
  • 2008 – 184,475 km
  • 2007 – 171,889 km
  • 2006 – 140,046 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,185 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,185 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    217,185 km
    Test number
    975689904005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,287 miles (+13,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    209,287 miles
    Test number
    685445001010
    • NoteO/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

  3. Pass195,962 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    195,962 miles
    Test number
    422548549366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail195,692 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,692 miles
    Test number
    394795439313
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass184,475 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    184,475 km
    Test number
    441216838337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail184,475 km (+12,586)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,475 km
    Test number
    911266138313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass171,889 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    171,889 km
    Test number
    941661157307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail171,889 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    432291757468
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass140,046 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    140,046 km
    Test number
    284964776430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    863354675157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K78 PHT

Does K78 PHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 PHT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K78 PHT?
The MOT on K78 PHT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K78 PHT done?
K78 PHT was recorded at 217,185 km at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,809 km a year.
Has K78 PHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 PHT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on K78 PHT 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 K78 PHT find?
K78 PHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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