Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
K94 BONMOT history
K94 BON is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,258 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 150,258 km
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,654 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K94 BON
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K94 BON was last recorded at 150,258 km on 22 Jul 2026, 641 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2025: 149,536 miles, lower than 149,976 miles on 16 May 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,617 km · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 641 km
- Average per year
- 3,654 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,258 km
- 2025 – 149,617 km
- 2006 – 76,946 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,258 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,258 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 150,258 km
- Test number
- 431535247787
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,258 km (+641)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,258 km
- Test number
- 884557747155
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,617 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 149,617 km
- Test number
- 285272163196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail149,617 km8 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,617 km
- Test number
- 606158504344
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail149,560 miles (+24)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,560 miles
- Test number
- 262425801101
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,536 miles (-440)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,536 miles
- Test number
- 599015706736
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass149,976 miles (+1,127)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 149,976 miles
- Test number
- 948906783688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,849 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,849 miles
- Test number
- 477905366715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,699 miles (+18,497)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 148,699 miles
- Test number
- 712887369595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,202 miles (+5,491)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 130,202 miles
- Test number
- 271079348218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,711 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 124,711 miles
- Test number
- 583498548664
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
Fail124,711 miles (+10,328)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,711 miles
- Test number
- 802087779785
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
Pass114,383 miles (+3,566)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 114,383 miles
- Test number
- 866413132138
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,817 miles (+5,066)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 110,817 miles
- Test number
- 239347621425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,751 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 105,751 miles
- Test number
- 383252030121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,741 miles (+4,630)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,741 miles
- Test number
- 491861730177
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass101,111 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 101,111 miles
- Test number
- 242737329452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,961 miles (+7,099)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 97,961 miles
- Test number
- 742383838198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,862 miles (+13,916)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 90,862 miles
- Test number
- 240193577129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 76,946 miles
- Test number
- 692210386119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,946 km4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,946 km
- Test number
- 133210386175
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Questions about K94 BON
- Does K94 BON currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K94 BON is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K94 BON?
- The MOT on K94 BON is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K94 BON done?
- K94 BON was recorded at 150,258 km at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,654 km a year.
- Has K94 BON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K94 BON has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K94 BON ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K94 BON find?
- K94 BON passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack.
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