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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,840 cc

K90 FKUMOT history

K90 FKU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

K90 FKU black 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 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
112,126 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 FKU was last recorded at 112,126 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 8,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,941 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
8,185 miles
Average per year
3,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,126 miles
  • 2020 – 103,941 miles
  • 2019 – 99,498 miles
  • 2017 – 97,200 miles
  • 2016 – 93,453 miles
  • 2015 – 89,878 miles
  • 2014 – 79,842 miles
  • 2012 – 78,530 miles
  • 2011 – 77,464 miles
  • 2010 – 73,047 miles
  • 2009 – 68,557 miles
  • 2008 – 63,790 miles
  • 2007 – 60,774 miles
  • 2006 – 59,761 miles
  • 2005 – 58,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is protected in underseal

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,126 miles (+8,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    483733740548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is protected in underseal

  2. Pass103,941 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,941 miles
    Test number
    374517692268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is protected in underseal

  3. Pass99,498 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    217942390537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,470 miles (+1,415)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,470 miles
    Test number
    783271506418
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass98,055 miles (+855)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,055 miles
    Test number
    856951228503
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass97,200 miles (+3,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    985998020835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass93,453 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    656049470544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,878 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    282376627531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,859 miles (+10,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,859 miles
    Test number
    755012398198
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass79,842 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    218754154216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass78,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    108995062259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,530 miles (+1,066)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    346194762488
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Pass77,464 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    928694791298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,047 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    210716060294
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail73,047 miles (+4,490)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    530896560297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail68,557 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    322347969407
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass68,557 miles (+4,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    424297469234
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass63,790 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    692172768297
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion forming on rear brake hose ends
    • NoteSlight binding on front nearside brake

  19. Fail63,790 miles (+3,016)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    733302268237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion forming on rear brake hose ends
    • NoteSlight binding on front nearside brake

  20. Pass60,774 miles (+1,013)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    751016777247
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion forming on rear brake hose ends

  21. Pass59,761 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    980728176208
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Fail59,761 miles (+1,338)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    583216476246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass58,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    141454765258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K90 FKU

Does K90 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 FKU expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 FKU?
The MOT on K90 FKU expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 FKU done?
K90 FKU was recorded at 112,126 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
Has K90 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 FKU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on K90 FKU 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 K90 FKU find?
K90 FKU passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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