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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K87 PEMMOT history

K87 PEM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Oct 1992. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

K87 PEM silver 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 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
131,963 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K87 PEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
21 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K87 PEM was last recorded at 131,963 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,762 miles · 5 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,963 miles
  • 2018 – 131,762 miles
  • 2017 – 131,137 miles
  • 2016 – 130,416 miles
  • 2015 – 129,869 miles
  • 2014 – 128,884 miles
  • 2012 – 123,193 miles
  • 2011 – 122,119 miles
  • 2010 – 115,300 miles
  • 2009 – 105,248 miles
  • 2008 – 96,869 miles
  • 2007 – 93,077 miles
  • 2006 – 88,289 miles
  • 2005 – 82,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,963 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,963 miles
    Test number
    416400071506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,762 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    858494386579
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass131,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,137 miles
    Test number
    283471098796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,137 miles (+721)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,137 miles
    Test number
    255977573639
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass130,416 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    292704718806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail130,382 miles (+513)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    978365619567
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded on sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass129,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    159524005124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail129,869 miles (+985)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    356360405114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass128,884 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    266451404486
    • NoteVarious points of light corrosion remaining throughout chassis, nothingh seen excessive in any prescribed area
    • NoteVery lttle shock absorber rebound noticed on any shock absorber

  10. Fail128,884 miles (+5,691)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    966837584099
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass123,193 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    645710552249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail123,192 miles (+1,073)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    696101742284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass122,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,119 miles
    Test number
    939100131296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail122,119 miles (+6,819)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,119 miles
    Test number
    655880031235
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail115,300 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    224279580243
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass115,300 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    393299580217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    713355889209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,248 miles (+8,379)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    320712789456
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass96,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    520063988298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,869 miles (+3,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    330993288423
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass93,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    772002187280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail93,076 miles (+4,787)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    561842787240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass88,289 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    141992086251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    281083685298
    • 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 K87 PEM

Does K87 PEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K87 PEM expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K87 PEM?
The MOT on K87 PEM expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K87 PEM done?
K87 PEM was recorded at 131,963 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has K87 PEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K87 PEM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on K87 PEM 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 K87 PEM find?
K87 PEM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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