Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
K85 SBYMOT history
K85 SBY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,168 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2023
- Mileage
- 181,168 km
- At MOT on 20 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,344 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K85 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 14 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K85 SBY was last recorded at 181,168 km on 20 May 2022, 172 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 180,996 km · 28 Aug 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 172 km
- Average per year
- 1,344 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 181,168 km
- 2019 – 180,996 km
- 2014 – 178,880 km
- 2013 – 175,939 km
- 2012 – 173,921 km
- 2011 – 171,609 km
- 2008 – 162,951 km
- 2007 – 160,552 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,168 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Uneven wear on n/s/r tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,168 km (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,168 km
- Test number
- 583473815507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,996 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 180,996 km
- Test number
- 306889857189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,474 miles (+153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 180,474 miles
- Test number
- 333222179093
- AdvisoryWear rear tyres inner edges
Pass180,321 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 180,321 miles
- Test number
- 346185249224
- AdvisoryUneven wear on n/s/r tyre
Fail180,316 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,316 miles
- Test number
- 222787393777
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryUneven wear on n/s/r tyre
Pass178,880 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 178,880 km
- Test number
- 286813694245
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail178,880 km (+2,941)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,880 km
- Test number
- 225693494239
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass175,939 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 175,939 km
- Test number
- 379695483479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,929 miles1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,929 miles
- Test number
- 686660983264
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass173,921 km7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 173,921 km
- Test number
- 165555212318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteRear shock absorbers bump stop covers deteriorating.
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge.
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Fail173,921 km2 failures2 repaired7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,921 km
- Test number
- 986355512363
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteRear shock absorbers bump stop covers deteriorating.
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge.
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Pass171,609 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 171,609 miles
- Test number
- 736153721377
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Fail171,609 km1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,609 km
- Test number
- 525672321384
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Pass167,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 167,175 miles
- Test number
- 223428420313
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail167,175 miles (+3,723)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,175 miles
- Test number
- 992146420344
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass163,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 163,452 miles
- Test number
- 812180059307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,951 km1 advisory9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 162,951 km
- Test number
- 330177998498
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake fluid is getting low
- NoteDampness around brake servo
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteGear lever requires attention
- NoteNearside handbrake requires attention
- NoteSlight corrosion offside rear brake disc
- NoteSlight damage offside front tyre
- NoteSlight distortion front brakes
- NoteUndertray fitted
Pass162,134 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 162,134 miles
- Test number
- 924668518036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteHeadlights on high limits
- NoteOffside tyre pressure low
- NoteSlight umbalance front brakes
Fail162,134 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,134 miles
- Test number
- 334197318078
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOffside tyre pressure low
Pass160,552 km2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 160,552 km
- Test number
- 450408717066
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake inbalance right on maximum limit
- NoteSlight play offside rackend
- NoteWater covering boot floor
Fail160,530 miles8 failures2 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,530 miles
- Test number
- 682795717011
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake fluid just above minimum level
- NoteBrake warning light on dashboard
- NoteFront brake inbalance on maximum limit
- NoteSlight play offside rackend
- NoteSmell of petrol no leak found
- NoteWater covering boot floor
Questions about K85 SBY
- Does K85 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K85 SBY expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K85 SBY?
- The MOT on K85 SBY expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K85 SBY done?
- K85 SBY was recorded at 181,168 km at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 1,344 km a year.
- Has K85 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K85 SBY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on K85 SBY 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 K85 SBY find?
- K85 SBY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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