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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,839 cc

K96 DROMOT history

K96 DRO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

K96 DRO red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
105,097 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 DRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 DRO was last recorded at 105,097 miles on 6 May 2022, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,204 miles · 13 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,097 miles
  • 2018 – 102,204 miles
  • 2016 – 95,952 miles
  • 2015 – 93,108 miles
  • 2014 – 88,440 miles
  • 2013 – 84,234 miles
  • 2011 – 116,598 miles
  • 2010 – 76,760 miles
  • 2008 – 70,589 miles
  • 2007 – 64,851 miles
  • 2006 – 62,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,097 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle, including suspension, braking and chassis system
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,097 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    795336801260
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle, including suspension, braking and chassis system
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,094 km (+838)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 km
    Test number
    540745764040
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes only just met RBT requirements. Strongly advise inspection/repair.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner and outer sills corroded

  3. Pass104,256 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,256 km
    Test number
    685556158975
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,254 km1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,254 km
    Test number
    478292109107
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass102,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    597916340600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,403 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,403 km
    Test number
    668345150264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,399 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,399 km
    Test number
    677844718608
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass95,952 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,952 miles
    Test number
    859154756961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,108 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    248277165404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,440 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    539258924113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    529709523183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  12. Pass79,364 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,364 km
    Test number
    259283532403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,598 miles (+39,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    288912331461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,760 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    720056340203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,589 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    772326248232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,851 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    393563737235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    794267836262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K96 DRO

Does K96 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K96 DRO expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K96 DRO?
The MOT on K96 DRO expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K96 DRO done?
K96 DRO was recorded at 105,097 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has K96 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 DRO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K96 DRO 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 K96 DRO find?
K96 DRO passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 5 advisories: both rear inner and outer sills corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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