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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

K85 TLDMOT history

K85 TLD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,698 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

K85 TLD blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
170,698 km
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,286 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 TLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 TLD was last recorded at 170,698 km on 24 Jul 2024, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,690 km · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8 km
Average per year
2,286 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,698 km
  • 2023 – 170,690 km
  • 2021 – 170,590 km
  • 2020 – 170,248 km
  • 2019 – 168,226 km
  • 2016 – 159,048 km
  • 2015 – 150,097 km
  • 2009 – 136,687 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,698 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.

  • Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,698 km (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,698 km
    Test number
    640315666919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,690 km (+100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,690 km
    Test number
    760088630431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,590 km (+342)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,590 km
    Test number
    791464872165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,248 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,248 km
    Test number
    164308240752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,245 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,245 miles
    Test number
    889942616506
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission warning light (catalyst ) indicating a malfunction

  6. Fail168,245 miles1 dangerous2 repaired3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,245 miles
    Test number
    591436573575
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability nearside and offside (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission warning light (catalyst ) indicating a malfunction

  7. Fail168,226 km (+9,178)6 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,226 km
    Test number
    760852963600
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission warning light (catalyst) indicating a malfunction

  8. Pass159,048 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,048 km
    Test number
    786883626893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail159,048 km (+8,951)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,048 km
    Test number
    617836467563
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass150,097 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,097 km
    Test number
    545764376665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass145,188 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    145,188 miles
    Test number
    198571284108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail145,176 miles (+103)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,176 miles
    Test number
    538907974194
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail145,073 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,073 miles
    Test number
    755204462238
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass136,687 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    136,687 km
    Test number
    934910659244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,678 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    842619219136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    132380608249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail133,385 miles (+5,731)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    724480908280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,654 miles (+6,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    891858897142
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail121,447 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,447 miles
    Test number
    492005596181
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass121,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    121,447 miles
    Test number
    670925196146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about K85 TLD

Does K85 TLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K85 TLD expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K85 TLD?
The MOT on K85 TLD expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K85 TLD done?
K85 TLD was recorded at 170,698 km at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 2,286 km a year.
Has K85 TLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 TLD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on K85 TLD 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 TLD find?
K85 TLD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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