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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K98 PLWMOT history

K98 PLW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

K98 PLW silver 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 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
109,541 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 PLW was last recorded at 109,541 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,272 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
2,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,541 miles
  • 2023 – 109,272 miles
  • 2022 – 108,777 miles
  • 2020 – 104,018 miles
  • 2018 – 102,942 miles
  • 2017 – 102,320 miles
  • 2016 – 100,517 miles
  • 2012 – 99,935 miles
  • 2010 – 95,194 miles
  • 2009 – 89,579 miles
  • 2008 – 80,592 miles
  • 2007 – 73,509 miles
  • 2006 – 64,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner n/s/r driveshaft has play where it bolts to differential.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,541 miles (+269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    566739925871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner n/s/r driveshaft has play where it bolts to differential.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass109,272 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    868734286934
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass108,777 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    218746510240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,018 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    125449330315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,942 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,942 miles
    Test number
    105459553991
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,895 miles (+575)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    952397930409
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,320 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    548155846194
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly damp (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail102,306 miles (+1,789)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    448488711021
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass100,517 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    606620393713
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath vehicle

  10. Pass99,935 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,935 miles
    Test number
    878678362065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,194 miles (+5,615)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    972096040292
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass89,579 miles (+8,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    360221079482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass80,592 miles (+7,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    523343058236
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  14. Fail73,509 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    322399767437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass73,509 miles (+8,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    621289467216
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass64,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    640096036293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K98 PLW

Does K98 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K98 PLW expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K98 PLW?
The MOT on K98 PLW expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K98 PLW done?
K98 PLW was recorded at 109,541 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 2,574 miles a year.
Has K98 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 PLW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on K98 PLW 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 K98 PLW find?
K98 PLW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner n/s/r driveshaft has play where it bolts to differential.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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