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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K81 FHHMOT history

K81 FHH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

K81 FHH 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,739 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 FHH
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 valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 FHH was last recorded at 76,739 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,564 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,739 miles
  • 2025 – 76,564 miles
  • 2024 – 76,305 miles
  • 2023 – 75,622 miles
  • 2022 – 74,609 miles
  • 2021 – 73,335 miles
  • 2020 – 72,517 miles
  • 2019 – 71,552 miles
  • 2018 – 70,401 miles
  • 2017 – 69,552 miles
  • 2016 – 68,397 miles
  • 2015 – 67,057 miles
  • 2014 – 65,513 miles
  • 2013 – 64,590 miles
  • 2012 – 63,729 miles
  • 2011 – 62,578 miles
  • 2010 – 61,719 miles
  • 2009 – 60,666 miles
  • 2008 – 60,428 miles
  • 2007 – 59,325 miles
  • 2006 – 58,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,739 miles

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipes coated in protective cover

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,739 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    548380982414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,564 miles (+259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    506869579223
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts & both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass76,305 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,305 miles
    Test number
    549511252534
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass75,622 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    686653914718
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,609 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    299598512499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail74,607 miles (+1,272)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    243662531725
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,335 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    422616679294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass72,517 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    138714402101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass71,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    330558453804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail71,549 miles (+1,148)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,549 miles
    Test number
    373408340406
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass70,401 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    956313862179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in protective cover
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroding advise attention

  12. Pass69,552 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    493710999618
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in protective cover

  13. Pass68,397 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,397 miles
    Test number
    970746284324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in protective cover

  14. Pass67,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    135151975469
    • NoteMost brake pipes covered in grease.

  15. Fail67,057 miles (+1,544)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    835118765084
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteMost brake pipes covered in grease.

  16. Pass65,513 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    188396754467
    • NoteMost brake pipes covered in grease.
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

  17. Fail65,508 miles (+918)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    886615054089
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteMost brake pipes covered in grease.
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

  18. Pass64,590 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    428863763067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,729 miles (+1,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    385404352084
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass62,578 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    638330961069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    441461260039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,719 miles (+1,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    580811160004
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass60,666 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    983199179084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass60,428 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    743719778029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail60,427 miles (+1,102)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,427 miles
    Test number
    780148878092
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)

  26. Pass59,325 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    111039977042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,324 miles (+1,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    403698877086
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass58,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    202276376034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 FHH

Does K81 FHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 FHH is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K81 FHH?
The MOT on K81 FHH is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K81 FHH done?
K81 FHH was recorded at 76,739 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 926 miles a year.
Has K81 FHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 FHH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K81 FHH 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 K81 FHH find?
K81 FHH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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