Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
L117 KTHMOT history
L117 KTH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 122,234 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L117 KTH
- 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 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L117 KTH was last recorded at 122,234 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 16,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 105,387 miles · 23 Apr 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 16,847 miles
- Average per year
- 1,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,234 miles
- 2018 – 105,387 miles
- 2016 – 103,457 miles
- 2010 – 102,611 miles
- 2008 – 101,085 miles
- 2006 – 92,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,234 miles
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Heavily cracking to both rear tyres but can not see any cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,234 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 122,234 miles
- Test number
- 355982799601
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,234 km (+11,547)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,234 km
- Test number
- 929410258495
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,687 km (+83)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 110,687 km
- Test number
- 472272804497
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,604 km (+1,047)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 110,604 km
- Test number
- 831269802711
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,557 km (+949)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 109,557 km
- Test number
- 886988505270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,608 km
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 108,608 km
- Test number
- 817007064300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,608 km (+523)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,608 km
- Test number
- 968253490518
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Pass108,085 km (+1,419)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,085 km
- Test number
- 239281858790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,666 km (+848)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 106,666 km
- Test number
- 623076293242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,818 km (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 105,818 km
- Test number
- 274682263996
- AdvisoryHeavily cracking to both rear tyres but can not see any cords
Fail105,817 km3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,817 km
- Test number
- 561093344296
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryHeavily cracking to both rear tyres but can not see any cords
Pass105,387 miles (+1,930)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,387 miles
- Test number
- 933345982925
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are slightly perrished
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to various componants of under vehicle
Pass103,457 miles (+846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,457 miles
- Test number
- 675005045376
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test
Pass102,611 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 102,611 miles
- Test number
- 874397380182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,446 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 102,446 km
- Test number
- 413148679168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass101,085 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 101,085 miles
- Test number
- 560068678136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,084 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,084 miles
- Test number
- 834207678179
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass96,501 km
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 96,501 km
- Test number
- 113601287140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 92,519 miles
- Test number
- 922771266136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L117 KTH
- Does L117 KTH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L117 KTH is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L117 KTH?
- The MOT on L117 KTH is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L117 KTH done?
- L117 KTH was recorded at 122,234 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
- Has L117 KTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L117 KTH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L117 KTH 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 L117 KTH find?
- L117 KTH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both sides; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.
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