Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K87 YJTMOT history
K87 YJT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,734 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 176,734 km
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,329 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K87 YJT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 25 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K87 YJT was last recorded at 176,734 km on 15 Jun 2026, 15,956 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2015.
- Previous MOT
- 160,778 km · 11 Apr 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 15,956 km
- Average per year
- 2,329 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,734 km
- 2015 – 160,778 km
- 2013 – 158,555 km
- 2011 – 156,506 km
- 2010 – 155,534 km
- 2006 – 129,140 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,734 km
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake Lever HighRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Door Check Strap Missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Rear Handbrake High
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,734 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 176,734 km
- Test number
- 498460749951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake Lever High
Pass176,558 miles (+362)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,558 miles
- Test number
- 905834835920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake Lever High
Pass176,196 miles (+346)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 176,196 miles
- Test number
- 470593212997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door Check Strap Missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake High
Pass175,850 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 175,850 miles
- Test number
- 776374164827
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door Check Strap Missing
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake Lever High
Fail175,842 miles (+377)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,842 miles
- Test number
- 549947853349
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door Check Strap Missing
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake Lever High
Pass175,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 175,465 miles
- Test number
- 250275151420
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake High
Fail175,465 miles (+1,398)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,465 miles
- Test number
- 615507485249
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake High
Pass174,067 miles (+1,652)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 174,067 miles
- Test number
- 885981717912
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,415 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 172,415 miles
- Test number
- 145668506049
- AdvisoryVaried amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes
Fail172,411 miles (+1,923)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,411 miles
- Test number
- 856253123779
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVaried amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes
Pass170,488 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 170,488 miles
- Test number
- 453217517290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Fail170,488 miles (+4,813)11 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,488 miles
- Test number
- 475187047238
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Pass165,675 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 165,675 miles
- Test number
- 539395203968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail165,668 miles (+60,005)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,668 miles
- Test number
- 332593894639
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail105,663 miles (+2)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,663 miles
- Test number
- 152030079379
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on edges (6.3.1d)
Fail105,661 miles5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,661 miles
- Test number
- 624887190298
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on edges (6.3.1d)
Pass160,778 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 160,778 km
- Test number
- 327561705170
- NoteSlight general corrosion under vehicle.
Pass159,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 159,285 miles
- Test number
- 176126194496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,555 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 158,555 km
- Test number
- 938962103155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,304 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 157,304 miles
- Test number
- 408203822133
- NoteOil leak
Pass156,506 km (+972)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 156,506 km
- Test number
- 848532381008
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass155,534 km2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 155,534 km
- Test number
- 300752510199
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,752 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 152,752 miles
- Test number
- 844952319115
- NoteOil leak
Fail152,744 miles (+5,975)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,744 miles
- Test number
- 334527009137
- FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass146,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 146,769 miles
- Test number
- 491356808196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,769 miles (+5,991)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,769 miles
- Test number
- 651612808119
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass140,778 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 140,778 miles
- Test number
- 940887637136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,772 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,772 miles
- Test number
- 830731837132
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass129,140 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 129,140 km
- Test number
- 314816606056
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,140 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,140 miles
- Test number
- 232986906078
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about K87 YJT
- Does K87 YJT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K87 YJT is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K87 YJT?
- The MOT on K87 YJT is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K87 YJT done?
- K87 YJT was recorded at 176,734 km at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,329 km a year.
- Has K87 YJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K87 YJT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on K87 YJT 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 YJT find?
- K87 YJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.
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