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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

K97 CNKMOT history

K97 CNK is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 79,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

K97 CNK white 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 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
79,551 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 CNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 CNK was last recorded at 79,551 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,075 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
476 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,551 miles
  • 2024 – 79,075 miles
  • 2023 – 77,615 miles
  • 2022 – 76,333 miles
  • 2021 – 75,489 miles
  • 2020 – 75,028 miles
  • 2019 – 73,886 miles
  • 2018 – 72,686 miles
  • 2017 – 70,209 miles
  • 2016 – 67,424 miles
  • 2015 – 64,135 miles
  • 2014 – 62,406 miles
  • 2013 – 59,619 miles
  • 2012 – 56,815 miles
  • 2011 – 53,946 miles
  • 2010 – 50,941 miles
  • 2009 – 48,384 miles
  • 2008 – 45,899 miles
  • 2007 – 43,466 miles
  • 2006 – 40,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General surface rusting of suspension components under side of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

34 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    478509998760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,551 miles (+476)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    905309210177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass79,075 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    145194102924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,037 miles (+37)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    489638482037
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate insecure BOTH (0.1 (a))

  5. Fail79,000 miles (+1,385)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    620090187803
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,615 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,615 miles
    Test number
    353892529891
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rusting of suspension components under side of vehicle

  7. Fail77,609 miles (+1,276)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,609 miles
    Test number
    306950527434
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rusting of suspension components under side of vehicle

  8. Pass76,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,333 miles
    Test number
    764808584727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail76,332 miles (+843)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    604909079963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    682045536012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,489 miles (+461)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    115136453913
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,028 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    276515585659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass73,886 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    523224979364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,882 miles (+1,196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    417590520270
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass72,686 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    971536364617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,209 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    820578599894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,207 miles (+2,783)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    409276138239
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking.

  18. Pass67,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    163018123106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,424 miles (+3,289)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    581476111880
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass64,135 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    697054415072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    669736214020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail62,406 miles (+2,787)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    879113214055
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,619 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    507148913008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,815 miles
    Test number
    238776612075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Fail56,815 miles (+2,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,815 miles
    Test number
    248086912060
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass53,946 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    967517611012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    583939410075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,941 miles (+2,557)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    612429310059
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass48,384 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    100065309042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    931588808004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Fail45,899 miles (+2,433)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    812617408041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass43,466 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    112735607088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail40,453 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    140244706415
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s rear caliper sticking when parkimg brake operates

  34. Pass40,453 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    154964406487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s rear caliper sticking when parkimg brake operates

Questions about K97 CNK

Does K97 CNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K97 CNK expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K97 CNK?
The MOT on K97 CNK expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K97 CNK done?
K97 CNK was recorded at 79,551 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has K97 CNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 CNK has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K97 CNK 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 K97 CNK find?
K97 CNK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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