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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc

L19 KJKMOT history

L19 KJK is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 145,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

L19 KJK 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 23 Jul 2024
Mileage
145,961 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
33
17 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 KJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L19 KJK was last recorded at 145,961 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 6,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,974 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,987 miles
Average per year
4,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,961 miles
  • 2023 – 138,974 miles
  • 2022 – 134,936 miles
  • 2021 – 132,484 miles
  • 2019 – 126,658 miles
  • 2018 – 126,634 miles
  • 2017 – 126,599 miles
  • 2016 – 124,375 miles
  • 2015 – 120,719 miles
  • 2014 – 116,957 miles
  • 2013 – 113,490 miles
  • 2012 – 110,440 miles
  • 2011 – 108,175 miles
  • 2010 – 103,689 miles
  • 2009 – 94,577 miles
  • 2008 – 85,911 miles
  • 2007 – 76,137 miles
  • 2006 – 68,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,961 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,961 miles (+6,987)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,961 miles
    Test number
    704367638950
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,974 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,974 miles
    Test number
    143252946309
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,936 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    960588492957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,918 miles (+14)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,918 miles
    Test number
    687929667604
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,904 miles (+2,420)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,904 miles
    Test number
    119413117790
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,484 miles (+5,826)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,484 miles
    Test number
    795480964646
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Pair (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,658 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,658 miles
    Test number
    413310754725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,654 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    294496571638
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass126,634 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    934298749177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,620 miles (+20)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,620 miles
    Test number
    215409387270
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Fail126,600 miles (+1)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    593721196429
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass126,599 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    939527417658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,598 miles (+2,223)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    508433678383
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass124,375 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,375 miles
    Test number
    194503155913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail124,328 miles (+3,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,328 miles
    Test number
    137424051687
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass120,719 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    719235015191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass116,957 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    538596404183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,490 miles
    Test number
    365630523164
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs very badly corroded

  19. Fail113,490 miles (+23)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,490 miles
    Test number
    935964513155
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs very badly corroded

  20. Fail113,467 miles (+3,027)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    497867803109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll coil springs have light corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  21. Pass110,440 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,440 miles
    Test number
    187493402161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,432 miles (+2,257)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    158535592061
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass108,175 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    588929191068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,689 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    551498580045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,660 miles (+9,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    361505680019
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass94,577 miles (+8,666)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,577 miles
    Test number
    271015969004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass85,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    274538088061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,911 miles (+9,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    524308488075
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Fail76,137 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    122958367052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass76,137 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    780848767045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass68,818 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    143090986497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail68,779 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    831129876001
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads low
    • NoteFront suspension ball joint rubber boots split
    • NoteN/S/F an O/S/F track rod end rubber boots split
    • NoteO/S/R brake shows signs of over heating pads could be damaged advise inspection

  33. Fail68,779 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    834899776078
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f suspension balljoint rubber boots split.
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f track rod end rubber boots split.
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner treads low.
    • NoteO/s/r brake has been hot.Pads could be damaged.Advise inspection.

Questions about L19 KJK

Does L19 KJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 KJK expired on 23 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 KJK?
The MOT on L19 KJK expired on 23 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 KJK done?
L19 KJK was recorded at 145,961 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
Has L19 KJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 KJK has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 KJK 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 L19 KJK find?
L19 KJK failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front seat belt buckle not functioning as intended, and 1 more.

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